How Many People Are Named Muhammad?

Curious about how common the name Muhammad is? Our tool provides a statistical estimate of how many people in the United States share this name, along with an easy-to-understand breakdown of its popularity and rarity.

Estimated Count 20,478
Popularity Level Very Rare
Probability 1 in 16,115 people

What Does This Mean?

Based on aggregated statistical analysis, approximately 20,478 people in the United States are estimated to share the name Muhammad.

To make this easier to understand, this means that about 1 out of every 16,115 people has this name.

This classification places Muhammad in the Very Rare category compared to other names nationwide.

How This Name Tool Works

Our system analyzes large-scale name frequency patterns and applies statistical modeling to estimate how often a name appears within the U.S. population.

When you search for a name, the tool processes aggregated historical patterns and probability calculations to deliver a clear and privacy-friendly estimate — without accessing private records or personal data.

All results shown are estimates and should be interpreted as statistical approximations, not exact counts.

Detailed Statistics for Muhammad

Name Rarity and Probability

Rarity: Very Rare

Probability: 1 in 16,115 people

Total Count

20,478

Top 25%

Gender Distribution

Male: 20,478
Female: 0

Predicted Gender

Male

Age Information

Average Age: 15

  • Young (<30) 17,826
  • Adult (30–60) 2,626
  • Old (>60) 26

Additional Characteristics

Same Character %: 62.5%

Starts with "A" %: 0.0%

Year-Wise Usages

State-Wise Usages

  • Alabama 24
  • Arkansas 16
  • Arizona 61
  • California 2,068
  • Colorado 77
  • Connecticut 259
  • DC 25
  • Delaware 29
  • Florida 584
  • Georgia 511
  • Iowa 13
  • Illinois 1,274
  • Indiana 188
  • Kentucky 82
  • Louisiana 75
  • Massachusetts 230
  • Maryland 751
  • Michigan 700
  • Minnesota 180
  • Missouri 146
  • North Carolina 388
  • North Dakota 5
  • Nebraska 5
  • New Jersey 1,204
  • Nevada 22
  • New York 4,707
  • Ohio 597
  • Oklahoma 57
  • Oregon 15
  • Pennsylvania 924
  • Rhode Island 6
  • South Carolina 21
  • Tennessee 126
  • Texas 1,632
  • Utah 5
  • Virginia 987
  • Washington 260
  • Wisconsin 106
Disclaimer: Results shown are statistical estimates based on aggregated data and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Muhammad?

Approximately 20,478 people in the United States are estimated to share the name Muhammad, based on statistical analysis.

Is Muhammad a rare name?

Muhammad is considered Very Rare when compared to other names in the U.S. population.

Are these numbers exact?

No. Exact full-name counts are not publicly available. This tool provides statistical estimates designed to be informative and easy to understand.