Muhammed
5 countries#156 in England & Wales, 2021Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Muhammed was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
10,605 births recorded 1978–2025 · currently #500 · peaked in 2011 with 579 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
10,299 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #156 · peaked in 2011 with 568 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
2,887 births recorded 1976–2022 · currently #494 · peaked in 2013 with 157 births
Most common in: Bas-Rhin, Rhône, Seine-Saint-Denis, Haute-Savoie, Haut-Rhin
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
2,600 births recorded 1970–2025 · currently #2145 · peaked in 2014 with 106 births
Most common in: New York, California, Georgia, Texas, Illinois
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
303 births recorded 1978–2025 · currently #400 · peaked in 2018 with 19 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
3 births recorded 2019–2019 · peaked in 2019 with 3 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
England & Wales rank history
Muhammed’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | #132 | — |
| 2003 | #139 | ↓7 |
| 2004 | #143 | ↓4 |
| 2005 | #134 | ↑9 |
| 2006 | #129 | ↑5 |
| 2007 | #117 | ↑12 |
| 2008 | #114 | ↑3 |
| 2009 | #113 | ↑1 |
| 2010 | #119 | ↓6 |
| 2011 | #113 | ↑6 |
| 2012 | #121 | ↓8 |
| 2013 | #108 | ↑13 |
| 2014 | #111 | ↓3 |
| 2015 | #121 | ↓10 |
| 2016 | #118 | ↑3 |
| 2017 | #133 | ↓15 |
| 2018 | #147 | ↓14 |
| 2019 | #148 | ↓1 |
| 2020 | #138 | ↑10 |
| 2021 | #156 | ↓18 |
Frequently asked questions about Muhammed
Is Muhammed a popular name?
Yes — Muhammed currently ranks #156 among boys’ names in England & Wales as of 2021, based on official birth records.
Is Muhammed more common for boys or girls?
Muhammed is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official England & Wales birth data.
When was Muhammed most popular?
Muhammed peaked in 2011 in England & Wales, with 568 recorded births that year.
Is Muhammed rising or falling in popularity?
In England & Wales, Muhammed’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #196 in 1996 to #156 in 2021.
How many babies have been named Muhammed?
At least 16,092 babies have been recorded with the name Muhammed across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Muhammed popular in more than one country?
Yes — Muhammed appears in official birth records in 5 countries: England & Wales, France, United States, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Muhammed?
Based on real 2021 ranking data in England & Wales, names ranked closest to Muhammed include Kaidyn, Musab, Oswald.
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