Boy nameCurrently #7,521 in the USSteady
Mahmud
//ˈmæmud//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20226 lettersStarts with M
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Mahmud's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Mahmud's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Mahmud |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 5 |
| 1989 | 5 |
| 1991 | 5 |
| 1992 | 6 |
| 1993 | 5 |
| 1996 | 6 |
| 1997 | 6 |
| 1998 | 6 |
| 2000 | 9 |
| 2001 | 7 |
| 2002 | 7 |
| 2003 | 6 |
| 2004 | 5 |
| 2006 | 10 |
| 2007 | 7 |
| 2009 | 8 |
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2011 | 10 |
| 2013 | 7 |
| 2014 | 10 |
| 2015 | 5 |
| 2016 | 14 |
| 2017 | 6 |
| 2018 | 15 |
| 2019 | 11 |
| 2020 | 8 |
| 2021 | 8 |
| 2022 | 19 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2024 | 11 |
Mahmud through the decades
- Mahmud peaked in 2022, when 19 babies were named Mahmud in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Mahmud has risen 39% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Mahmud currently ranks #7,521 in the US and is holding steady.