Boy nameCurrently #245 in the USRising
Muhammad
//mʊˈhɑməd//
3 syllablesPeak year: 20248 lettersStarts with M
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Muhammad'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.
Muhammad's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Muhammad |
|---|---|
| 1929 | 5 |
| 1941 | 5 |
| 1948 | 5 |
| 1961 | 6 |
| 1964 | 5 |
| 1966 | 8 |
| 1967 | 11 |
| 1968 | 10 |
| 1969 | 12 |
| 1970 | 23 |
| 1971 | 33 |
| 1972 | 25 |
| 1973 | 16 |
| 1974 | 30 |
| 1975 | 55 |
| 1976 | 75 |
| 1977 | 77 |
| 1978 | 85 |
| 1979 | 106 |
| 1980 | 84 |
| 1981 | 91 |
| 1982 | 108 |
| 1983 | 115 |
| 1984 | 122 |
| 1985 | 100 |
| 1986 | 95 |
| 1987 | 110 |
| 1988 | 106 |
| 1989 | 91 |
| 1990 | 106 |
| 1991 | 114 |
| 1992 | 139 |
| 1993 | 145 |
| 1994 | 153 |
| 1995 | 191 |
| 1996 | 190 |
| 1997 | 217 |
| 1998 | 228 |
| 1999 | 240 |
| 2000 | 304 |
| 2001 | 339 |
| 2002 | 284 |
| 2003 | 306 |
| 2004 | 296 |
| 2005 | 299 |
| 2006 | 366 |
| 2007 | 330 |
| 2008 | 403 |
| 2009 | 430 |
| 2010 | 510 |
| 2011 | 545 |
| 2012 | 582 |
| 2013 | 694 |
| 2014 | 774 |
| 2015 | 882 |
| 2016 | 958 |
| 2017 | 897 |
| 2018 | 962 |
| 2019 | 996 |
| 2020 | 1,063 |
| 2021 | 1,085 |
| 2022 | 1,155 |
| 2023 | 1,240 |
| 2024 | 1,441 |
Muhammad through the decades
- Muhammad peaked in 2024, when 1,441 babies were named Muhammad in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Muhammad has risen 116% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Muhammad currently ranks #245 in the US and is on the rise.