Mahmoud
4 countries#2207 in United States, 2025Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Mahmoud was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
2,739 births recorded 1968–2025 · currently #2207 · peaked in 2018 with 91 births
Most common in: New York, California, Illinois, Michigan, New Jersey
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
1,438 births recorded 1949–2022 · currently #1187 · peaked in 2021 with 36 births
Most common in: Paris, Seine-Saint-Denis, Bouches-du-Rhône, Hauts-de-Seine, Rhône
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
410 births recorded 1988–2023 · peaked in 2017 with 23 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
395 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #1329 · peaked in 2017 with 23 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
15 births recorded 1988–2023 · peaked in 2014 with 4 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Mahmoud’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #1967 | — |
| 2007 | #2235 | ↓268 |
| 2008 | #1932 | ↑303 |
| 2009 | #2077 | ↓145 |
| 2010 | #2324 | ↓247 |
| 2011 | #2504 | ↓180 |
| 2012 | #1942 | ↑562 |
| 2013 | #2009 | ↓67 |
| 2014 | #1920 | ↑89 |
| 2015 | #2001 | ↓81 |
| 2016 | #2228 | ↓227 |
| 2017 | #2217 | ↑11 |
| 2018 | #1717 | ↑500 |
| 2019 | #2150 | ↓433 |
| 2020 | #2419 | ↓269 |
| 2021 | #2695 | ↓276 |
| 2022 | #2355 | ↑340 |
| 2023 | #2277 | ↑78 |
| 2024 | #2288 | ↓11 |
| 2025 | #2207 | ↑81 |
Frequently asked questions about Mahmoud
Is Mahmoud a popular name?
Yes — Mahmoud currently ranks #2207 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Mahmoud more common for boys or girls?
Mahmoud is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Mahmoud most popular?
Mahmoud peaked in 2018 in United States, with 91 recorded births that year.
Is Mahmoud rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Mahmoud’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #4136 in 1968 to #2207 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Mahmoud?
At least 4,587 babies have been recorded with the name Mahmoud across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Mahmoud popular in more than one country?
Yes — Mahmoud appears in official birth records in 4 countries: United States, France, England & Wales, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Mahmoud?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Mahmoud include Jaydon, Massiah, Raleigh.
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