Mahmoud
Boy name · #2212 in 2025 · Uniqueness 67/100
In 2025, 64 baby boys were named Mahmoud, placing it at #2212 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #2001, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 28,125 boys born in 2025 was named Mahmoud.
The 57-year story
Mahmoud first appears in the Social Security records in 1968, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2018, when 91 boys were named Mahmoud — good for #1717 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Babies named Mahmoud per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
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Uniqueness: will there be another Mahmoud in class?
Mahmoud scores 67 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "rare" band. A high score means genuine rarity — your Mahmoud will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Mahmoud is most common
Geography matters for names, and Mahmoud is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Mahmouds were CA (7), TX (7), NJ (6), IL (5), NY (5). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Mahmoud
Statistically, parents drawn to Mahmoud tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Muhammed, Mohamad, Mikhail, Dezmond, and Murad.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Mahmoud | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 64 | #2207 |
| 2024 | 62 | #2288 |
| 2023 | 62 | #2277 |
| 2022 | 60 | #2355 |
| 2021 | 47 | #2695 |
| 2020 | 54 | #2419 |
| 2019 | 66 | #2150 |
| 2018 | 91 | #1717 |
| 2017 | 60 | #2217 |
| 2016 | 60 | #2228 |
| 2015 | 72 | #2001 |
| 2014 | 75 | #1920 |
| 2013 | 68 | #2009 |
| 2012 | 73 | #1942 |
| 2011 | 49 | #2504 |
| 2010 | 55 | #2324 |
| 2009 | 66 | #2077 |
| 2008 | 74 | #1932 |
| 2007 | 59 | #2235 |
| 2006 | 68 | #1967 |
| 2005 | 62 | #2008 |
| 2004 | 56 | #2102 |
| 2003 | 65 | #1815 |
| 2002 | 85 | #1483 |
| 2001 | 78 | #1543 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Mahmoud a popular boy name?
Mahmoud ranked #2212 among boys in 2025 with 64 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #2001.
When was the name Mahmoud most popular?
Mahmoud peaked in 2018, when 91 American boys received the name (ranked #1717 that year). Since 2018 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Mahmoud?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 28,125 newborn American boys was named Mahmoud. It scores 67/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "rare".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.