Muhammad
Muhammad first appears in US records in 1929. It peaked in 2025, when 1,473 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 1,473.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Muhammad popular?
Near its peak Muhammad is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.
| 2020s | 7,462 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 7,801 | |
| 2000s | 3,357 | |
| 1990s | 1,727 | |
| 1980s | 1,023 | |
| 1970s | 524 | |
| 1960s | 53 | |
| 1940s | 10 | |
| 1920s | 5 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Muhammad a boy or a girl name?
Muhammad is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Muhammad a popular name right now?
Muhammad is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.
How popular is the name Muhammad?
In 2025, Muhammad ranked #239 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Muhammad most popular?
Muhammad was most popular in 2025, when about 1,473 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.