Mohammed Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationmoe-HAH-med / /məˈhæməd/Arabic
Meaning
Praiseworthy
Historical & Cultural Background
Mohammed is a highly significant name in Islamic culture, as it is the name of the Prophet Muhammad, the founder of Islam. The name has been widely used across the Muslim world and has various spellings and forms. It symbolizes respect and reverence in many cultures. The name has also been influential in various historical contexts, particularly in the spread of Islamic teachings.
Trend Summary
The name Mohammed has consistently been popular in various cultures, particularly within Muslim communities.
Similar Names
Variants
- Muhammad
- Mohamad
- Mohammed
International Variants
- Mahomet (French)
- Muhammed (Turkish)
- Muhammed (German)
- Mohammed (English)
Famous people named Mohammed
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Fictional characters named Mohammed
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Mohammed was first seen in the United States in 1922. Mohammed has ranked as high as #863 nationally, which occurred in 2014, and has been most popular in New York, California, Illinois, Michigan, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Mohammed has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Mohammed (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 80 | |
| IL | 49 | |
| CA | 47 | |
| TX | 37 | |
| MI | 32 | |
| PA | 20 | |
| OH | 19 | |
| IN | 18 | |
| VA | 17 | |
| NC | 17 | |
| FL | 12 | |
| MD | 10 | |
| GA | 10 | |
| MN | 9 | |
| WA | 9 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1922 | 5 |
| 1928 | 6 |
| 1935 | 8 |
| 1942 | 5 |
| 1943 | 5 |
| 1946 | 7 |
| 1950 | 6 |
| 1952 | 8 |
| 1954 | 8 |
| 1955 | 6 |
| 1956 | 5 |
| 1957 | 5 |
| 1958 | 7 |
| 1959 | 5 |
| 1960 | 9 |
| 1961 | 6 |
| 1962 | 10 |
| 1963 | 7 |
| 1964 | 8 |
| 1965 | 10 |
| 1966 | 7 |
| 1967 | 10 |
| 1968 | 17 |
| 1969 | 13 |
| 1970 | 18 |
| 1971 | 24 |
| 1972 | 19 |
| 1973 | 29 |
| 1974 | 34 |
| 1975 | 40 |
| 1976 | 56 |
| 1977 | 59 |
| 1978 | 73 |
| 1979 | 85 |
| 1980 | 82 |
| 1981 | 107 |
| 1982 | 131 |
| 1983 | 138 |
| 1984 | 128 |
| 1985 | 143 |
| 1986 | 138 |
| 1987 | 170 |
| 1988 | 177 |
| 1989 | 199 |
| 1990 | 223 |
| 1991 | 251 |
| 1992 | 239 |
| 1993 | 235 |
| 1994 | 296 |
| 1995 | 301 |
| 1996 | 309 |
| 1997 | 367 |
| 1998 | 395 |
| 1999 | 448 |
| 2000 | 432 |
| 2001 | 491 |
| 2002 | 386 |
| 2003 | 349 |
| 2004 | 349 |
| 2005 | 354 |
| 2006 | 370 |
| 2007 | 346 |
| 2008 | 374 |
| 2009 | 392 |
| 2010 | 413 |
| 2011 | 446 |
| 2012 | 467 |
| 2013 | 471 |
| 2014 | 566 |
| 2015 | 561 |
| 2016 | 461 |
| 2017 | 478 |
| 2018 | 425 |
| 2019 | 401 |
| 2020 | 418 |
| 2021 | 382 |
| 2022 | 367 |
| 2023 | 450 |
| 2024 | 481 |