Maher
Every Maher since 1963 — 1,156 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Maher
Maher is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,741 in 2025 with 47 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1963, 1,156 American babies have been named Maher. Its peak came in 2025, when 47 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Maher stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Maher year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 47 | #2,741 |
| 2024 | 28 | #3,943 |
| 2023 | 41 | #3,040 |
| 2022 | 31 | #3,664 |
| 2021 | 30 | #3,708 |
| 2020 | 34 | #3,313 |
| 2019 | 35 | #3,315 |
| 2018 | 39 | #3,032 |
| 2017 | 40 | #2,985 |
| 2016 | 35 | #3,270 |
| 2015 | 37 | #3,130 |
| 2014 | 39 | #2,964 |
| 2013 | 30 | #3,550 |
| 2012 | 21 | #4,624 |
| 2011 | 18 | #5,114 |
| 2010 | 20 | #4,785 |
| 2009 | 14 | #6,305 |
| 2008 | 14 | #6,285 |
| 2007 | 16 | #5,591 |
| 2006 | 12 | #6,740 |
| 2005 | 23 | #4,009 |
| 2004 | 14 | #5,685 |
| 2003 | 29 | #3,247 |
| 2002 | 14 | #5,299 |
| 2001 | 29 | #3,113 |
| 2000 | 16 | #4,710 |
| 1995 | 10 | #5,757 |
| 1990 | 18 | #3,407 |
| 1985 | 15 | #3,162 |
| 1980 | 14 | #3,190 |
| 1975 | 13 | #3,013 |
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Famous people named Maher
- Maher al-Assad Military personnel · b. 1967
- Maher Zain Singer · b. 1981
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Maher in 2025?
Maher ranked #2,741 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 47 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Maher?
1,156 babies have been named Maher in the United States since 1963, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Maher most popular?
Maher peaked in 2025, when 47 newborns received the name.
Is Maher a boy or girl name?
Maher is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Maher rising or falling?
Maher is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Maher?
Well-known people named Maher include Maher al-Assad (military personnel), Maher Zain (singer).