Muhamed
A male given name from Arabic: alternative spelling of Muhammad.
Every Muhamed since 1977 — 618 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Muhamed
Muhamed is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #8,045 in 2025 with 10 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1977, 618 American babies have been named Muhamed. Its peak came in 2016, when 28 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 Muhamed stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Muhamed year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | #8,045 |
| 2024 | 11 | #7,593 |
| 2023 | 16 | #5,843 |
| 2022 | 19 | #5,161 |
| 2021 | 20 | #4,883 |
| 2020 | 11 | #7,351 |
| 2019 | 10 | #8,026 |
| 2018 | 14 | #6,231 |
| 2017 | 22 | #4,551 |
| 2016 | 28 | #3,859 |
| 2015 | 19 | #5,004 |
| 2014 | 23 | #4,350 |
| 2013 | 27 | #3,824 |
| 2012 | 18 | #5,189 |
| 2011 | 21 | #4,613 |
| 2010 | 18 | #5,175 |
| 2009 | 27 | #3,888 |
| 2008 | 15 | #5,972 |
| 2007 | 22 | #4,460 |
| 2006 | 24 | #4,067 |
| 2005 | 18 | #4,767 |
| 2004 | 18 | #4,723 |
| 2003 | 15 | #5,194 |
| 2002 | 27 | #3,315 |
| 2001 | 12 | #5,909 |
| 2000 | 24 | #3,497 |
| 1995 | 8 | #6,793 |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | 5 | #7,250 |
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Famous people named Muhamed
- Muhamed Mehmedbašić Social activist · 1886–1943
- Muhamed Mujić Soccer player · 1933–2016
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Muhamed mean?
A male given name from Arabic: alternative spelling of Muhammad.
How popular is the name Muhamed in 2025?
Muhamed ranked #8,045 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 10 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Muhamed?
618 babies have been named Muhamed in the United States since 1977, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Muhamed most popular?
Muhamed peaked in 2016, when 28 newborns received the name.
Is Muhamed a boy or girl name?
Muhamed is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Muhamed rising or falling?
Muhamed is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Muhamed?
Well-known people named Muhamed include Muhamed Mehmedbašić (social activist), Muhamed Mujić (soccer player).