How Many People Are Named Muhammed?
Complete statistics for the name Muhammed: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Muhammed is a name with a rich history and surprisingly rare in the U.S., with only 2,483 people alive today. That's 1 in 132,889 Americans. It's a modern name, with most people under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
The life path number 33 traditionally represents spiritual leadership and a deep connection to community service and humanitarian efforts.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 19All 2,533 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: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Muhammed Through the Generations
Muhammed has seen a steady rise in popularity, peaking in 2014 with 106 births. Despite having been born to over 2,500 people since then, only 2,483 remain, showing a significant gap between all-time births and current living individuals. This name is predominantly male, with a strong skew towards younger demographics, where 79% of Muhammads are under 30. The average age of 19 years underscores its modernity and the vibrant, youthful energy associated with this name.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Muhammed's Arabic roots
📄 About the Name Muhammed
How Many People Have the Name Muhammed?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,337 people in the United States currently share the name Muhammed. That works out to roughly 1 in every 247,905 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Muhammed a Common or Rare Name?
Muhammed is classified as Very 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 Muhammed in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Muhammed Most Popular?
The name Muhammed reached peak popularity in 2014, with 106 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 Muhammed?
Approximately 1,337 people named Muhammed live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,337. That works out to roughly 1 in 247,905 Americans.
Is Muhammed a rare name?
Muhammed is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 247,905 Americans has this name.
What does the name Muhammed mean?
The meaning and origin of Muhammed are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Muhammed more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Muhammed are male and 0% are female.
When was Muhammed most popular?
Muhammed peaked in 2014 with 106 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.