Mohammad
A male given name from Arabic: alternative spelling of Muhammad.
Every Mohammad since 1964 — 17,193 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Mohammad
Mohammad is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #562 in 2025 with 529 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1964, 17,193 American babies have been named Mohammad. Its peak came in 2022, when 538 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 Mohammad stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Mohammad year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 529 | #562 |
| 2024 | — | — | 475 | #601 |
| 2023 | — | — | 511 | #574 |
| 2022 | — | — | 538 | #556 |
| 2021 | — | — | 409 | #664 |
| 2020 | — | — | 397 | #664 |
| 2019 | — | — | 488 | #572 |
| 2018 | — | — | 444 | #608 |
| 2017 | — | — | 480 | #567 |
| 2016 | — | — | 451 | #597 |
| 2015 | — | — | 524 | #545 |
| 2014 | — | — | 468 | #590 |
| 2013 | — | — | 447 | #577 |
| 2012 | — | — | 424 | #597 |
| 2011 | — | — | 398 | #610 |
| 2010 | — | — | 370 | #652 |
| 2009 | — | — | 420 | #610 |
| 2008 | — | — | 348 | #689 |
| 2007 | — | — | 388 | #628 |
| 2006 | — | — | 413 | #596 |
| 2005 | — | — | 345 | #635 |
| 2004 | — | — | 340 | #623 |
| 2003 | — | — | 395 | #566 |
| 2002 | — | — | 423 | #532 |
| 2001 | — | — | 470 | #489 |
| 2000 | — | — | 510 | #465 |
| 1995 | — | — | 350 | #545 |
| 1990 | — | — | 279 | #600 |
| 1985 | — | — | 158 | #700 |
| 1980 | 5 | #11,526 | 112 | #834 |
| 1975 | — | — | 29 | #1,739 |
| 1970 | — | — | 16 | #2,374 |
| 1965 | — | — | 5 | #4,263 |
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Famous people named Mohammad
- Mohammad Reza Pahlavi Politician · 1919–1980
- Mohammad Mosaddegh Politician · 1882–1967
- Mohammad Khodabanda Politician · 1531–1595
- Mohammad Ali Shah Qajar Politician · 1872–1925
- Mohammad Khatami Politician · b. 1943
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mohammad mean?
A male given name from Arabic: alternative spelling of Muhammad.
How popular is the name Mohammad in 2025?
Mohammad ranked #562 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 529 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Mohammad?
17,193 babies have been named Mohammad in the United States since 1964, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Mohammad most popular?
Mohammad peaked in 2022, when 538 newborns received the name.
Is Mohammad a boy or girl name?
Mohammad is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Mohammad rising or falling?
Mohammad is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Mohammad?
Well-known people named Mohammad include Mohammad Reza Pahlavi (politician), Mohammad Mosaddegh (politician), Mohammad Khodabanda (politician).