Mahmood
Every Mahmood since 1978 — 365 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Mahmood
Mahmood is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #11,497 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1978, 365 American babies have been named Mahmood. Its peak came in 1997, when 16 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Mahmood stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Mahmood year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #11,497 |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | 8 | #9,440 |
| 2022 | 8 | #9,535 |
| 2021 | 5 | #13,349 |
| 2020 | 11 | #7,322 |
| 2019 | 6 | #11,627 |
| 2018 | 10 | #7,946 |
| 2017 | 9 | #8,574 |
| 2016 | 14 | #6,220 |
| 2015 | 9 | #8,456 |
| 2014 | — | — |
| 2013 | 6 | #11,624 |
| 2012 | 6 | #11,723 |
| 2011 | 7 | #10,343 |
| 2010 | 10 | #7,934 |
| 2009 | 10 | #8,085 |
| 2008 | 12 | #7,037 |
| 2007 | 7 | #10,475 |
| 2006 | 10 | #7,795 |
| 2005 | 10 | #7,463 |
| 2004 | 10 | #7,342 |
| 2003 | 12 | #6,112 |
| 2002 | 14 | #5,300 |
| 2001 | 9 | #7,285 |
| 2000 | 15 | #4,954 |
| 1995 | 9 | #6,223 |
| 1990 | 13 | #4,316 |
| 1985 | 7 | #5,525 |
| 1980 | 8 | #4,779 |
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Famous people named Mahmood
- Mahmood Musician · b. 1992
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Mahmood in 2025?
Mahmood ranked #11,497 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Mahmood?
365 babies have been named Mahmood in the United States since 1978, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Mahmood most popular?
Mahmood peaked in 1997, when 16 newborns received the name.
Is Mahmood a boy or girl name?
Mahmood is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Mahmood rising or falling?
Mahmood has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Mahmood?
Well-known people named Mahmood include Mahmood (musician).