Moustafa
Every Moustafa since 1985 — 356 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Moustafa
Moustafa is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #13,277 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1985, 356 American babies have been named Moustafa. Its peak came in 1999, when 19 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Moustafa stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Moustafa year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #13,277 |
| 2024 | 7 | #10,573 |
| 2023 | 6 | #11,801 |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | 7 | #10,445 |
| 2020 | 8 | #9,284 |
| 2019 | 8 | #9,465 |
| 2018 | 10 | #7,978 |
| 2017 | 8 | #9,426 |
| 2016 | 7 | #10,386 |
| 2015 | 8 | #9,296 |
| 2014 | 8 | #9,354 |
| 2013 | 14 | #6,141 |
| 2012 | — | — |
| 2011 | 5 | #13,690 |
| 2010 | 10 | #7,957 |
| 2009 | 9 | #8,770 |
| 2008 | 8 | #9,578 |
| 2007 | 9 | #8,689 |
| 2006 | 12 | #6,768 |
| 2005 | 14 | #5,785 |
| 2004 | 8 | #8,674 |
| 2003 | 10 | #7,079 |
| 2002 | 8 | #8,208 |
| 2001 | 17 | #4,621 |
| 2000 | 10 | #6,682 |
| 1995 | 9 | #6,247 |
| 1990 | 5 | #9,064 |
| 1985 | 6 | #6,269 |
| 1980 | — | — |
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| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Moustafa
- Moustafa Madbouly Politician · b. 1966
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Moustafa in 2025?
Moustafa ranked #13,277 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Moustafa?
356 babies have been named Moustafa in the United States since 1985, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Moustafa most popular?
Moustafa peaked in 1999, when 19 newborns received the name.
Is Moustafa a boy or girl name?
Moustafa is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Moustafa rising or falling?
Moustafa is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Moustafa?
Well-known people named Moustafa include Moustafa Madbouly (politician).