Ahmet
Every Ahmet since 1959 — 660 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ahmet
Ahmet is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #7,693 in 2025 with 10 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1959, 660 American babies have been named Ahmet. Its peak came in 2015, when 38 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Ahmet stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ahmet year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | #7,693 |
| 2024 | 16 | #5,666 |
| 2023 | 13 | #6,531 |
| 2022 | 19 | #5,022 |
| 2021 | 17 | #5,346 |
| 2020 | 15 | #5,709 |
| 2019 | 15 | #5,826 |
| 2018 | 16 | #5,553 |
| 2017 | 20 | #4,749 |
| 2016 | 27 | #3,883 |
| 2015 | 38 | #3,024 |
| 2014 | 32 | #3,376 |
| 2013 | 30 | #3,499 |
| 2012 | 22 | #4,393 |
| 2011 | 24 | #4,113 |
| 2010 | 27 | #3,813 |
| 2009 | 25 | #4,038 |
| 2008 | 29 | #3,648 |
| 2007 | 20 | #4,644 |
| 2006 | 17 | #5,077 |
| 2005 | 20 | #4,330 |
| 2004 | 16 | #5,011 |
| 2003 | 8 | #7,859 |
| 2002 | 13 | #5,403 |
| 2001 | 17 | #4,481 |
| 2000 | 20 | #3,923 |
| 1995 | 9 | #5,935 |
| 1990 | 7 | #6,423 |
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Famous people named Ahmet
- Ahmet Necdet Sezer Politician · b. 1941
- Ahmet Tevfik Pasha Politician · 1845–1936
- Ahmet Davutoğlu Politician · b. 1959
- Ahmet Kaya Singer · 1957–2000
- Ahmet Ertegun Musician · 1923–2006
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Ahmet in 2025?
Ahmet ranked #7,693 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 10 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ahmet?
660 babies have been named Ahmet in the United States since 1959, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ahmet most popular?
Ahmet peaked in 2015, when 38 newborns received the name.
Is Ahmet a boy or girl name?
Ahmet is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ahmet rising or falling?
Ahmet is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Ahmet?
Well-known people named Ahmet include Ahmet Necdet Sezer (politician), Ahmet Tevfik Pasha (politician), Ahmet Davutoğlu (politician).