Mahmoud
Boy name · #2212 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Mahmoud? In official American birth records, Mahmoud has been tracked continuously since 1968, giving it 57 years of documented American history.
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. Source: Official national birth records.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Mahmoud against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Mahmoud in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Mahmoud is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". 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
State-level data for Mahmoud is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
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
How old is the name Mahmoud?
In official American birth records, the name Mahmoud first appeared in 1968 (over 57 years ago), when 5 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 57 years.
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. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.