Muhammed
A male given name from Arabic: alternative spelling of Muhammad.
Every Muhammed since 1970 — 2,600 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Muhammed
Muhammed is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,159 in 2025 with 67 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1970, 2,600 American babies have been named Muhammed. Its peak came in 2014, when 106 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 Muhammed stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Muhammed year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 67 | #2,159 |
| 2024 | 102 | #1,658 |
| 2023 | 96 | #1,733 |
| 2022 | 74 | #2,055 |
| 2021 | 65 | #2,186 |
| 2020 | 74 | #1,958 |
| 2019 | 73 | #2,013 |
| 2018 | 76 | #1,952 |
| 2017 | 80 | #1,852 |
| 2016 | 80 | #1,871 |
| 2015 | 92 | #1,700 |
| 2014 | 106 | #1,521 |
| 2013 | 84 | #1,749 |
| 2012 | 89 | #1,705 |
| 2011 | 64 | #2,098 |
| 2010 | 69 | #1,996 |
| 2009 | 63 | #2,156 |
| 2008 | 64 | #2,137 |
| 2007 | 54 | #2,402 |
| 2006 | 71 | #1,909 |
| 2005 | 67 | #1,903 |
| 2004 | 68 | #1,825 |
| 2003 | 48 | #2,257 |
| 2002 | 51 | #2,115 |
| 2001 | 57 | #1,929 |
| 2000 | 83 | #1,483 |
| 1995 | 53 | #1,700 |
| 1990 | 23 | #2,839 |
| 1985 | 15 | #3,171 |
| 1980 | 18 | #2,693 |
| 1975 | 13 | #3,022 |
| 1970 | 7 | #4,104 |
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Famous people named Muhammed
- Muhammed Faris Astronaut · b. 1951
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Muhammed mean?
A male given name from Arabic: alternative spelling of Muhammad.
How popular is the name Muhammed in 2025?
Muhammed ranked #2,159 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 67 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Muhammed?
2,600 babies have been named Muhammed in the United States since 1970, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Muhammed most popular?
Muhammed peaked in 2014, when 106 newborns received the name.
Is Muhammed a boy or girl name?
Muhammed is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Muhammed rising or falling?
Muhammed has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Muhammed?
Well-known people named Muhammed include Muhammed Faris (astronaut).