Maher
3 countries#598 in France, 2022Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Maher was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇫🇷 France
1,590 births recorded 1969–2022 · currently #598 · peaked in 2014 with 106 births
Most common in: Paris, Rhône, Hauts-de-Seine, Seine-Saint-Denis, Hérault
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
1,156 births recorded 1963–2025 · currently #2718 · peaked in 2025 with 47 births
Most common in: California, New York, Minnesota, Illinois, Texas
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
264 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #1516 · peaked in 2018 with 27 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
264 births recorded 1996–2021 · peaked in 2018 with 27 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
France rank history
Maher’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | #1270 | — |
| 2004 | #2229 | ↓959 |
| 2005 | #1413 | ↑816 |
| 2006 | #1576 | ↓163 |
| 2007 | #1609 | ↓33 |
| 2008 | #1371 | ↑238 |
| 2009 | #1550 | ↓179 |
| 2010 | #1317 | ↑233 |
| 2011 | #930 | ↑387 |
| 2012 | #807 | ↑123 |
| 2013 | #577 | ↑230 |
| 2014 | #525 | ↑52 |
| 2015 | #550 | ↓25 |
| 2016 | #571 | ↓21 |
| 2017 | #531 | ↑40 |
| 2018 | #530 | ↑1 |
| 2019 | #573 | ↓43 |
| 2020 | #551 | ↑22 |
| 2021 | #605 | ↓54 |
| 2022 | #598 | ↑7 |
Frequently asked questions about Maher
Is Maher a popular name?
Yes — Maher currently ranks #598 among boys’ names in France as of 2022, based on official birth records.
Is Maher more common for boys or girls?
Maher is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official France birth data.
When was Maher most popular?
Maher peaked in 2014 in France, with 106 recorded births that year.
Is Maher rising or falling in popularity?
In France, Maher’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #1583 in 1969 to #598 in 2022.
How many babies have been named Maher?
At least 3,010 babies have been recorded with the name Maher across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Maher popular in more than one country?
Yes — Maher appears in official birth records in 3 countries: France, United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Maher?
Based on real 2022 ranking data in France, names ranked closest to Maher include Lamont, Mikail, Miko.
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