Mohammed
5 countries#35 in England & Wales, 2021Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Mohammed was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
71,838 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #189 · peaked in 2008 with 3,516 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
69,261 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #35 · peaked in 2008 with 3,442 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
16,225 births recorded 1922–2025 · currently #595 · peaked in 2014 with 566 births
Most common in: New York, Illinois, California, Michigan, Texas
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
11,069 births recorded 1934–2022 · currently #199 · peaked in 2018 with 426 births
Most common in: Seine-Saint-Denis, Paris, Nord, Yvelines, Val-d'Oise
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
2,536 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #148 · peaked in 2005 with 74 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
41 births recorded 1999–2025 · currently #395 · peaked in 2018 with 7 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
England & Wales rank history
Mohammed’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | #22 | — |
| 2003 | #21 | ↑1 |
| 2004 | #19 | ↑2 |
| 2005 | #20 | ↓1 |
| 2006 | #20 | — |
| 2007 | #17 | ↑3 |
| 2008 | #16 | ↑1 |
| 2009 | #16 | — |
| 2010 | #17 | ↓1 |
| 2011 | #19 | ↓2 |
| 2012 | #26 | ↓7 |
| 2013 | #23 | ↑3 |
| 2014 | #27 | ↓4 |
| 2015 | #29 | ↓2 |
| 2016 | #31 | ↓2 |
| 2017 | #30 | ↑1 |
| 2018 | #32 | ↓2 |
| 2019 | #31 | ↑1 |
| 2020 | #32 | ↓1 |
| 2021 | #35 | ↓3 |
Frequently asked questions about Mohammed
Is Mohammed a popular name?
Yes — Mohammed currently ranks #35 among boys’ names in England & Wales as of 2021, based on official birth records.
Is Mohammed more common for boys or girls?
Mohammed is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official England & Wales birth data.
When was Mohammed most popular?
Mohammed peaked in 2008 in England & Wales, with 3,442 recorded births that year.
Is Mohammed rising or falling in popularity?
In England & Wales, Mohammed’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #36 in 1996 to #35 in 2021.
How many babies have been named Mohammed?
At least 99,132 babies have been recorded with the name Mohammed across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Mohammed popular in more than one country?
Yes — Mohammed appears in official birth records in 5 countries: England & Wales, United States, France, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Mohammed?
Based on real 2021 ranking data in England & Wales, names ranked closest to Mohammed include Gregory, Kolton, Louie, Kason.
Similar names right now
Ranked directly next to Mohammed in England & Wales, 2021 — a real popularity match, not a subjective list.