Mehmet
From Ottoman Turkish محمد (Mehmed, Mehmet), from Arabic مُحَمَّد (muḥammad).
Every Mehmet since 1960 — 837 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Mehmet
Mehmet is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,143 in 2025 with 19 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1960, 837 American babies have been named Mehmet. Its peak came in 2015, 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 Mehmet stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Mehmet year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 19 | #5,143 |
| 2024 | 23 | #4,518 |
| 2023 | 18 | #5,395 |
| 2022 | 22 | #4,647 |
| 2021 | 21 | #4,717 |
| 2020 | 14 | #6,184 |
| 2019 | 31 | #3,613 |
| 2018 | 32 | #3,491 |
| 2017 | 33 | #3,423 |
| 2016 | 35 | #3,271 |
| 2015 | 42 | #2,842 |
| 2014 | 34 | #3,282 |
| 2013 | 39 | #2,933 |
| 2012 | 28 | #3,772 |
| 2011 | 30 | #3,572 |
| 2010 | 30 | #3,601 |
| 2009 | 22 | #4,533 |
| 2008 | 24 | #4,222 |
| 2007 | 23 | #4,320 |
| 2006 | 23 | #4,179 |
| 2005 | 23 | #4,013 |
| 2004 | 15 | #5,408 |
| 2003 | 19 | #4,376 |
| 2002 | 16 | #4,840 |
| 2001 | 24 | #3,583 |
| 2000 | 19 | #4,160 |
| 1995 | 13 | #4,708 |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | 7 | #5,550 |
| 1980 | 6 | #5,983 |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | 9 | #3,008 |
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Famous people named Mehmet
- Mehmet Ali Ağca Extremist · b. 1958
- Mehmet Shehu Politician · 1913–1981
- Mehmet Akif Ersoy Writer · 1873–1936
- Mehmet Scholl Soccer player · b. 1970
- Mehmet Oz Physician · b. 1960
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mehmet mean?
From Ottoman Turkish محمد (Mehmed, Mehmet), from Arabic مُحَمَّد (muḥammad).
How popular is the name Mehmet in 2025?
Mehmet ranked #5,143 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 19 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Mehmet?
837 babies have been named Mehmet in the United States since 1960, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Mehmet most popular?
Mehmet peaked in 2015, when 42 newborns received the name.
Is Mehmet a boy or girl name?
Mehmet is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Mehmet rising or falling?
Mehmet is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Mehmet?
Well-known people named Mehmet include Mehmet Ali Ağca (extremist), Mehmet Shehu (politician), Mehmet Akif Ersoy (writer).