Islam
3 countries#954 in France, 2022Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Islam was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇫🇷 France
1,444 births recorded 1977–2022 · currently #954 · peaked in 2011 with 80 births
Most common in: Bouches-du-Rhône, Seine-Saint-Denis, Paris, Rhône, Nord
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
817 births recorded 1975–2025 · currently #4139 · peaked in 1999 with 36 births
Most common in: New York, New Jersey, California, Illinois
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
167 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #2125 · peaked in 2003 with 16 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
167 births recorded 1996–2021 · peaked in 2003 with 16 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
France rank history
Islam’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | #1035 | — |
| 2004 | #748 | ↑287 |
| 2005 | #851 | ↓103 |
| 2006 | #979 | ↓128 |
| 2007 | #944 | ↑35 |
| 2008 | #856 | ↑88 |
| 2009 | #745 | ↑111 |
| 2010 | #808 | ↓63 |
| 2011 | #713 | ↑95 |
| 2012 | #704 | ↑9 |
| 2013 | #802 | ↓98 |
| 2014 | #778 | ↑24 |
| 2015 | #933 | ↓155 |
| 2016 | #974 | ↓41 |
| 2017 | #879 | ↑95 |
| 2018 | #943 | ↓64 |
| 2019 | #1039 | ↓96 |
| 2020 | #1147 | ↓108 |
| 2021 | #1102 | ↑45 |
| 2022 | #954 | ↑148 |
Frequently asked questions about Islam
Is Islam a popular name?
Yes — Islam currently ranks #954 among boys’ names in France as of 2022, based on official birth records.
Is Islam more common for boys or girls?
Islam is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official France birth data.
When was Islam most popular?
Islam peaked in 2011 in France, with 80 recorded births that year.
Is Islam rising or falling in popularity?
In France, Islam’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #1549 in 1977 to #954 in 2022.
How many babies have been named Islam?
At least 2,428 babies have been recorded with the name Islam across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Islam popular in more than one country?
Yes — Islam appears in official birth records in 3 countries: France, United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Islam?
Based on real 2022 ranking data in France, names ranked closest to Islam include Izzy, Jacarri.
Similar names right now
Ranked directly next to Islam in France, 2022 — a real popularity match, not a subjective list.