Mahad
Every Mahad since 1990 — 790 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Mahad
Mahad is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,319 in 2025 with 14 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1990, 790 American babies have been named Mahad. Its peak came in 2017, when 42 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 Mahad stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Mahad year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14 | #6,319 |
| 2024 | 14 | #6,359 |
| 2023 | 24 | #4,418 |
| 2022 | 20 | #4,957 |
| 2021 | 37 | #3,220 |
| 2020 | 27 | #3,881 |
| 2019 | 35 | #3,314 |
| 2018 | 34 | #3,346 |
| 2017 | 42 | #2,871 |
| 2016 | 28 | #3,853 |
| 2015 | 23 | #4,364 |
| 2014 | 31 | #3,511 |
| 2013 | 27 | #3,820 |
| 2012 | 30 | #3,595 |
| 2011 | 21 | #4,604 |
| 2010 | 22 | #4,464 |
| 2009 | 26 | #3,989 |
| 2008 | 24 | #4,216 |
| 2007 | 32 | #3,415 |
| 2006 | 30 | #3,492 |
| 2005 | 30 | #3,358 |
| 2004 | 35 | #2,931 |
| 2003 | 27 | #3,416 |
| 2002 | 24 | #3,628 |
| 2001 | 27 | #3,286 |
| 2000 | 27 | #3,195 |
| 1995 | 8 | #6,752 |
| 1990 | 6 | #7,740 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Mahad in 2025?
Mahad ranked #6,319 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 14 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Mahad?
790 babies have been named Mahad in the United States since 1990, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Mahad most popular?
Mahad peaked in 2017, when 42 newborns received the name.
Is Mahad a boy or girl name?
Mahad is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Mahad rising or falling?
Mahad is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.