Mohamed
5 countries#19 in France, 2022Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Mohamed was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇫🇷 France
96,058 births recorded 1921–2022 · currently #19 · peaked in 2014 with 2,658 births
Most common in: Paris, Seine-Saint-Denis, Nord, Bouches-du-Rhône, Rhône
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
19,350 births recorded 1943–2025 · currently #527 · peaked in 2014 with 712 births
Most common in: New York, Michigan, Minnesota, California, Ohio
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
8,535 births recorded 1978–2025 · currently #333 · peaked in 2008 with 435 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
8,177 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #226 · peaked in 2008 with 430 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
330 births recorded 1978–2025 · currently #253 · peaked in 2009 with 16 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
28 births recorded 2001–2023 · peaked in 2022 with 6 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
France rank history
Mohamed’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | #49 | — |
| 2004 | #48 | ↑1 |
| 2005 | #43 | ↑5 |
| 2006 | #43 | — |
| 2007 | #37 | ↑6 |
| 2008 | #40 | ↓3 |
| 2009 | #36 | ↑4 |
| 2010 | #32 | ↑4 |
| 2011 | #29 | ↑3 |
| 2012 | #28 | ↑1 |
| 2013 | #27 | ↑1 |
| 2014 | #23 | ↑4 |
| 2015 | #23 | — |
| 2016 | #23 | — |
| 2017 | #21 | ↑2 |
| 2018 | #19 | ↑2 |
| 2019 | #19 | — |
| 2020 | #18 | ↑1 |
| 2021 | #22 | ↓4 |
| 2022 | #19 | ↑3 |
Frequently asked questions about Mohamed
Is Mohamed a popular name?
Yes — Mohamed currently ranks #19 among boys’ names in France as of 2022, based on official birth records.
Is Mohamed more common for boys or girls?
Mohamed is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official France birth data.
When was Mohamed most popular?
Mohamed peaked in 2014 in France, with 2,658 recorded births that year.
Is Mohamed rising or falling in popularity?
In France, Mohamed’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #701 in 1921 to #19 in 2022.
How many babies have been named Mohamed?
At least 123,943 babies have been recorded with the name Mohamed across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Mohamed popular in more than one country?
Yes — Mohamed appears in official birth records in 5 countries: France, United States, England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Mohamed?
Based on real 2022 ranking data in France, names ranked closest to Mohamed include Roy, Finnegan, Philip, Azriel.
Similar names right now
Ranked directly next to Mohamed in France, 2022 — a real popularity match, not a subjective list.