Muhammad
5 countries#5 in England & Wales, 2021Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Muhammad was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
60,976 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #9 · peaked in 2016 with 4,049 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
57,664 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #5 · peaked in 2016 with 3,908 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
21,962 births recorded 1929–2025 · currently #239 · peaked in 2025 with 1,473 births
Most common in: New York, California, Texas, Illinois, New Jersey
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
3,197 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #4 · peaked in 2024 with 293 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
1,670 births recorded 1981–2022 · currently #314 · peaked in 2022 with 187 births
Most common in: Seine-Saint-Denis, Val-d'Oise, Paris, Val-de-Marne, Hauts-de-Seine
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
115 births recorded 2003–2025 · currently #103 · peaked in 2025 with 23 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
England & Wales rank history
Muhammad’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | #61 | — |
| 2003 | #61 | — |
| 2004 | #51 | ↑10 |
| 2005 | #52 | ↓1 |
| 2006 | #43 | ↑9 |
| 2007 | #38 | ↑5 |
| 2008 | #37 | ↑1 |
| 2009 | #36 | ↑1 |
| 2010 | #31 | ↑5 |
| 2011 | #22 | ↑9 |
| 2012 | #19 | ↑3 |
| 2013 | #15 | ↑4 |
| 2014 | #14 | ↑1 |
| 2015 | #12 | ↑2 |
| 2016 | #8 | ↑4 |
| 2017 | #10 | ↓2 |
| 2018 | #8 | ↑2 |
| 2019 | #7 | ↑1 |
| 2020 | #5 | ↑2 |
| 2021 | #5 | — |
Frequently asked questions about Muhammad
Is Muhammad a popular name?
Yes — Muhammad currently ranks #5 among boys’ names in England & Wales as of 2021, based on official birth records.
Is Muhammad more common for boys or girls?
Muhammad is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official England & Wales birth data.
When was Muhammad most popular?
Muhammad peaked in 2016 in England & Wales, with 3,908 recorded births that year.
Is Muhammad rising or falling in popularity?
In England & Wales, Muhammad’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #108 in 1996 to #5 in 2021.
How many babies have been named Muhammad?
At least 84,608 babies have been recorded with the name Muhammad across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Muhammad popular in more than one country?
Yes — Muhammad appears in official birth records in 5 countries: England & Wales, United States, Scotland, France, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Muhammad?
Based on real 2021 ranking data in England & Wales, names ranked closest to Muhammad include Kaiden, Dallas, Warren, Adonis.
Similar names right now
Ranked directly next to Muhammad in England & Wales, 2021 — a real popularity match, not a subjective list.