Rising since 1985, #595 for boys today.
Popularity of Mohammed since 1922
Babies named Mohammed per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 11 |
| 1930s | 8 |
| 1940s | 17 |
| 1950s | 50 |
| 1960s | 97 |
| 1970s | 438 |
| 1980s | 1,416 |
| 1990s | 3,068 |
| 2000s | 3,844 |
| 2010s | 4,689 |
| 2020s | 2,587 |
Meaning & origin
Mohammed, from the Arabic root meaning 'praiseworthy,' has been recorded in the United States since 1922. Its popularity has risen consistently since the mid-1980s, reflecting demographic growth among Muslim American families. The name reached its peak rank in 2014, and as of 2025, it ranks 595th nationwide with a frequency of about 1 in 3,515 boys. Mohammed is most common in states with large Muslim communities, including Michigan, New York, and Illinois.
Derived from the Arabic root ḥ-m-d (to praise), Mohammed is the name of the prophet of Islam, whose full name is Muhammad ibn Abdullah. It is considered the most popular male name in the world, with widespread use across Muslim-majority countries and among Muslim communities globally. The name entered the United States Social Security records in 1922 and has seen consistent growth in usage.
Where Mohammed is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Mohammed” around the world
Where Mohammed lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
335
babies in 2024
Ireland
7
babies in 2025
New Zealand
39
babies in 2025
Quebec
21
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland) · NZ Dept of Internal Affairs (New Zealand) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mo, Moe, Hammy
Sibling names for Mohammed
Names that share Mohammed's style, for a brother or sister.
Names like Mohammed
Names whose popularity has moved with Mohammed's over the last 50 years.
