Moustapha
Every Moustapha since 1995 — 403 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Moustapha
Moustapha is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,146 in 2025 with 19 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1995, 403 American babies have been named Moustapha. Its peak came in 2005, when 23 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 Moustapha stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Moustapha 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 | #5,146 |
| 2024 | 12 | #7,120 |
| 2023 | 19 | #5,190 |
| 2022 | 15 | #6,055 |
| 2021 | 7 | #10,446 |
| 2020 | 18 | #5,171 |
| 2019 | 13 | #6,664 |
| 2018 | 9 | #8,613 |
| 2017 | 19 | #5,052 |
| 2016 | 15 | #5,966 |
| 2015 | 18 | #5,209 |
| 2014 | 15 | #5,906 |
| 2013 | 15 | #5,832 |
| 2012 | 10 | #7,951 |
| 2011 | 14 | #6,153 |
| 2010 | 17 | #5,402 |
| 2009 | 6 | #11,996 |
| 2008 | 6 | #12,093 |
| 2007 | 12 | #6,947 |
| 2006 | 14 | #5,999 |
| 2005 | 23 | #4,018 |
| 2004 | 12 | #6,394 |
| 2003 | 18 | #4,561 |
| 2002 | 15 | #5,064 |
| 2001 | 14 | #5,316 |
| 2000 | 9 | #7,219 |
| 1995 | 6 | #8,534 |
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Famous people named Moustapha
- Moustapha Akkad Film director · 1930–2005
- Moustapha Salifou Soccer player · b. 1983
- Moustapha Bayal Sall Soccer player · b. 1985
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Moustapha in 2025?
Moustapha ranked #5,146 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 Moustapha?
403 babies have been named Moustapha in the United States since 1995, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Moustapha most popular?
Moustapha peaked in 2005, when 23 newborns received the name.
Is Moustapha a boy or girl name?
Moustapha is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Moustapha rising or falling?
Moustapha is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Moustapha?
Well-known people named Moustapha include Moustapha Akkad (film director), Moustapha Salifou (soccer player), Moustapha Bayal Sall (soccer player).