Mehmet
4 countries#1100 in France, 2022Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Mehmet was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇫🇷 France
3,641 births recorded 1970–2022 · currently #1100 · peaked in 2007 with 121 births
Most common in: Bas-Rhin, Seine-Saint-Denis, Rhône, Isère, Haut-Rhin
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
1,012 births recorded 1996–2021 · peaked in 2004 with 63 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
1,006 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #1078 · peaked in 2004 with 63 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
837 births recorded 1960–2025 · currently #5045 · peaked in 2015 with 42 births
Most common in: New York, New Jersey, California, Florida, Illinois
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
6 births recorded 2003–2009 · peaked in 2003 with 3 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
France rank history
Mehmet’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | #498 | — |
| 2004 | #481 | ↑17 |
| 2005 | #471 | ↑10 |
| 2006 | #483 | ↓12 |
| 2007 | #441 | ↑42 |
| 2008 | #468 | ↓27 |
| 2009 | #550 | ↓82 |
| 2010 | #562 | ↓12 |
| 2011 | #588 | ↓26 |
| 2012 | #585 | ↑3 |
| 2013 | #494 | ↑91 |
| 2014 | #623 | ↓129 |
| 2015 | #638 | ↓15 |
| 2016 | #715 | ↓77 |
| 2017 | #570 | ↑145 |
| 2018 | #837 | ↓267 |
| 2019 | #677 | ↑160 |
| 2020 | #692 | ↓15 |
| 2021 | #1034 | ↓342 |
| 2022 | #1100 | ↓66 |
Frequently asked questions about Mehmet
Is Mehmet a popular name?
Yes — Mehmet currently ranks #1100 among boys’ names in France as of 2022, based on official birth records.
Is Mehmet more common for boys or girls?
Mehmet is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official France birth data.
When was Mehmet most popular?
Mehmet peaked in 2007 in France, with 121 recorded births that year.
Is Mehmet rising or falling in popularity?
In France, Mehmet’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #1654 in 1970 to #1100 in 2022.
How many babies have been named Mehmet?
At least 5,490 babies have been recorded with the name Mehmet across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Mehmet popular in more than one country?
Yes — Mehmet appears in official birth records in 4 countries: France, England & Wales, United States, Scotland.