Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Muhammad.
National Rank (2025)
#239
All-Time Peak Rank
#239 (2025)
Total U.S. Births
21,962
Unisex Distribution100.0% Boy / 0.0% GirlBalance: Single-Gender Archetype
💡 The Muhammad Vibe: This choice is considered a Rising Star. A high-velocity modern choice demonstrating rapid, sustained growth in recent registries.
📖 The Story Behind Muhammad
According to SSA data, Muhammad achieved its highest historical rank of #239 in 2025. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2025 with 1,473 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 67.0%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 60 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Muhammad scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Rising
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+67.0% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record1,473Births in 2025
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
60Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:0
1910s:0
1920s:5
1930s:0
1940s:10
1950s:0
1960s:53
1970s:524
1980s:1,023
1990s:1,727
2000s:3,357
2010s:7,801
2020s:7,462
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesMu-ham-mad
Letter Count8 Letters
Spelling ComplexityComplex
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 79.0% of SSA names. Starts with M, a letter used by only 7.6% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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