How Many People Are Named Mohammad?
Complete statistics for the name Mohammad: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Mohammad is a name with a very rare presence in the U.S., with only 16,292 people alive today. That's 1 in 20,255 Americans. It's a modern name, with 73% of Mohammad's being under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
The life path number 5 traditionally symbolizes freedom, adaptability, and change. It's associated with versatility and the ability to embrace new experiences.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 21All 16,658 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2022Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Mohammad Through the Generations
The name Mohammad has seen a rise in popularity, especially in recent years. With 537 births in 2022, it reached a peak that's quite remarkable given its overall rarity. The gap between the total births (16,658) and the current living population (16,292) is small, suggesting many who were born with the name have passed away. The age distribution shows a significant portion of Mohammad's are young, with 12,147 under 30, indicating it's a name that continues to be chosen by parents today. This contrasts with the smaller group aged 30-60 and the even smaller number over 60, painting a picture of a name that's increasingly modern and contemporary.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Mohammad's Arabic roots
📄 About the Name Mohammad
How Many People Have the Name Mohammad?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 7,792 people in the United States currently share the name Mohammad. That works out to roughly 1 in every 42,537 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Mohammad a Common or Rare Name?
Mohammad is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Mohammad in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Mohammad Most Popular?
The name Mohammad reached peak popularity in 2022, with 537 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Mohammad?
Approximately 7,792 people named Mohammad live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 7,792. That works out to roughly 1 in 42,537 Americans.
Is Mohammad a rare name?
Mohammad is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 42,537 Americans has this name.
What does the name Mohammad mean?
The meaning and origin of Mohammad are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Mohammad more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Mohammad are male and 0% are female.
When was Mohammad most popular?
Mohammad peaked in 2022 with 537 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.