Mahogany
Every Mahogany since 1975 — 4,134 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Mahogany
Mahogany is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,676 in 2025 with 65 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1975, 4,134 American babies have been named Mahogany. Its peak came in 2000, when 164 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Mahogany stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Mahogany year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 65 | #2,676 |
| 2024 | 78 | #2,356 |
| 2023 | 68 | #2,605 |
| 2022 | 113 | #1,815 |
| 2021 | 94 | #2,053 |
| 2020 | 86 | #2,129 |
| 2019 | 91 | #2,086 |
| 2018 | 76 | #2,400 |
| 2017 | 88 | #2,175 |
| 2016 | 83 | #2,298 |
| 2015 | 80 | #2,332 |
| 2014 | 82 | #2,284 |
| 2013 | 79 | #2,336 |
| 2012 | 79 | #2,370 |
| 2011 | 73 | #2,501 |
| 2010 | 61 | #2,860 |
| 2009 | 82 | #2,367 |
| 2008 | 79 | #2,433 |
| 2007 | 99 | #2,063 |
| 2006 | 108 | #1,890 |
| 2005 | 86 | #2,153 |
| 2004 | 103 | #1,848 |
| 2003 | 102 | #1,828 |
| 2002 | 115 | #1,617 |
| 2001 | 134 | #1,416 |
| 2000 | 164 | #1,215 |
| 1995 | 86 | #1,712 |
| 1990 | 53 | #2,365 |
| 1985 | 45 | #2,276 |
| 1980 | 63 | #1,753 |
| 1975 | 17 | #3,873 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Mahogany in 2025?
Mahogany ranked #2,676 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 65 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Mahogany?
4,134 babies have been named Mahogany in the United States since 1975, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Mahogany most popular?
Mahogany peaked in 2000, when 164 newborns received the name.
Is Mahogany a boy or girl name?
Mahogany is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Mahogany rising or falling?
Mahogany has been roughly stable over the past decade.