How Many People Are Named Mohammed?
Complete statistics for the name Mohammed: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Mohammed is a name with a rich history, though it's very rare in the U.S., with only 15,345 people alive today, making it a 1 in 21,506 occurrence. It peaked in 2014 with 566 births.
📖 Meaning & Origin
The life path number 9 traditionally represents completion and fulfillment, suggesting that those named Mohammed may find their purpose through service and dedication.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 21All 15,727 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: 2014Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Mohammed Through the Generations
The name Mohammed has seen a steady rise in popularity, with its peak in 2014 marking a significant moment. Despite having only 15,345 living individuals, the gap between its all-time births and current population is substantial, highlighting its rarity. The majority of those named Mohammed are under 30, accounting for 75% of the total, which makes it a distinctly modern name. This trend suggests a younger demographic, with a smaller but growing group of older individuals, indicating a long-standing presence in American society.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
⭐ Famous People Named Mohammed
Muhammad is an Arabic given male name meaning "praiseworthy". The name comes from the passive participle of the Arabic verb ḥammada (حَمَّدَ), meaning "to praise", which itself comes from the triconsonantal Semitic root Ḥ-M-D. Other spellings of the name include Muhammed, Muhamad, Mohammad, Mohammed, Mamed, Mahammad, Maxamed, Mehemmed, Mehemmet, Mohamad, Mohamed, Mehmet, Mahometus, Mamadou, Magomed, and a variety of other ways. Believed to be the most popular name in the world, by July 2014 it was estimated to have been given to 150 million men and boys.…
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Other names sharing Mohammed's Arabic roots
📄 About the Name Mohammed
How Many People Have the Name Mohammed?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 23,378 people in the United States currently share the name Mohammed. That works out to roughly 1 in every 14,178 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Mohammed a Common or Rare Name?
Mohammed 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 Mohammed in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Mohammed Most Popular?
The name Mohammed reached peak popularity in 2014, with 566 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly 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 Mohammed?
Approximately 23,378 people named Mohammed live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 23,378. That works out to roughly 1 in 14,178 Americans.
Is Mohammed a rare name?
Mohammed is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 14,178 Americans has this name.
What does the name Mohammed mean?
The meaning and origin of Mohammed are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Mohammed more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Mohammed are male and 0% are female.
When was Mohammed most popular?
Mohammed peaked in 2014 with 566 births that year. Current trend: Slowly 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.