Ahmed
5 countries#155 in France, 2022Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Ahmed was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇫🇷 France
22,279 births recorded 1925–2022 · currently #155 · peaked in 2017 with 515 births
Most common in: Paris, Nord, Seine-Saint-Denis, Rhône, Bouches-du-Rhône
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
17,282 births recorded 1929–2025 · currently #703 · peaked in 2015 with 590 births
Most common in: New York, California, Michigan, Texas, New Jersey
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
7,716 births recorded 1976–2025 · currently #293 · peaked in 2012 with 385 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
7,308 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #209 · peaked in 2012 with 377 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
361 births recorded 1976–2025 · currently #269 · peaked in 2017 with 17 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
47 births recorded 2000–2025 · currently #270 · peaked in 2025 with 6 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
France rank history
Ahmed’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | #218 | — |
| 2004 | #223 | ↓5 |
| 2005 | #191 | ↑32 |
| 2006 | #207 | ↓16 |
| 2007 | #178 | ↑29 |
| 2008 | #190 | ↓12 |
| 2009 | #179 | ↑11 |
| 2010 | #181 | ↓2 |
| 2011 | #167 | ↑14 |
| 2012 | #169 | ↓2 |
| 2013 | #158 | ↑11 |
| 2014 | #148 | ↑10 |
| 2015 | #148 | — |
| 2016 | #144 | ↑4 |
| 2017 | #141 | ↑3 |
| 2018 | #141 | — |
| 2019 | #136 | ↑5 |
| 2020 | #134 | ↑2 |
| 2021 | #151 | ↓17 |
| 2022 | #155 | ↓4 |
Frequently asked questions about Ahmed
Is Ahmed a popular name?
Yes — Ahmed currently ranks #155 among boys’ names in France as of 2022, based on official birth records.
Is Ahmed more common for boys or girls?
Ahmed is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official France birth data.
When was Ahmed most popular?
Ahmed peaked in 2017 in France, with 515 recorded births that year.
Is Ahmed rising or falling in popularity?
In France, Ahmed’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #879 in 1925 to #155 in 2022.
How many babies have been named Ahmed?
At least 47,277 babies have been recorded with the name Ahmed across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Ahmed popular in more than one country?
Yes — Ahmed appears in official birth records in 5 countries: France, United States, England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Ahmed?
Based on real 2022 ranking data in France, names ranked closest to Ahmed include Bridger, Kareem, Bryer, Robin.
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Ranked directly next to Ahmed in France, 2022 — a real popularity match, not a subjective list.