Dawood
Every Dawood since 1994 — 360 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Dawood
Dawood is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,160 in 2025 with 25 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1994, 360 American babies have been named Dawood. Its peak came in 2023, when 27 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Dawood stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Dawood year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 25 | #4,160 |
| 2024 | 20 | #4,926 |
| 2023 | 27 | #4,027 |
| 2022 | 18 | #5,255 |
| 2021 | 17 | #5,389 |
| 2020 | 11 | #7,141 |
| 2019 | 19 | #5,002 |
| 2018 | 20 | #4,786 |
| 2017 | 13 | #6,402 |
| 2016 | 17 | #5,370 |
| 2015 | 22 | #4,429 |
| 2014 | 13 | #6,379 |
| 2013 | 16 | #5,444 |
| 2012 | 12 | #6,709 |
| 2011 | 11 | #7,110 |
| 2010 | 5 | #12,688 |
| 2009 | 6 | #11,319 |
| 2008 | 9 | #8,461 |
| 2007 | 10 | #7,724 |
| 2006 | 12 | #6,552 |
| 2005 | 7 | #9,346 |
| 2004 | 8 | #8,301 |
| 2003 | 11 | #6,351 |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | 6 | #9,546 |
| 2000 | 10 | #6,422 |
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Famous people named Dawood
- Dawood Ibrahim Extremist · b. 1955
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Dawood in 2025?
Dawood ranked #4,160 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 25 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Dawood?
360 babies have been named Dawood in the United States since 1994, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Dawood most popular?
Dawood peaked in 2023, when 27 newborns received the name.
Is Dawood a boy or girl name?
Dawood is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Dawood rising or falling?
Dawood is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Dawood?
Well-known people named Dawood include Dawood Ibrahim (extremist).