Mahmoud
Every Mahmoud since 1968 — 2,739 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Mahmoud
Mahmoud is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,220 in 2025 with 64 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1968, 2,739 American babies have been named Mahmoud. Its peak came in 2018, when 91 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Mahmoud stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Mahmoud year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 64 | #2,220 |
| 2024 | 62 | #2,300 |
| 2023 | 62 | #2,284 |
| 2022 | 60 | #2,369 |
| 2021 | 47 | #2,716 |
| 2020 | 54 | #2,429 |
| 2019 | 66 | #2,160 |
| 2018 | 91 | #1,719 |
| 2017 | 60 | #2,229 |
| 2016 | 60 | #2,247 |
| 2015 | 72 | #2,010 |
| 2014 | 75 | #1,935 |
| 2013 | 68 | #2,013 |
| 2012 | 73 | #1,955 |
| 2011 | 49 | #2,533 |
| 2010 | 55 | #2,343 |
| 2009 | 66 | #2,087 |
| 2008 | 74 | #1,942 |
| 2007 | 59 | #2,248 |
| 2006 | 68 | #1,984 |
| 2005 | 62 | #2,028 |
| 2004 | 56 | #2,121 |
| 2003 | 65 | #1,832 |
| 2002 | 85 | #1,493 |
| 2001 | 78 | #1,560 |
| 2000 | 79 | #1,533 |
| 1995 | 82 | #1,303 |
| 1990 | 50 | #1,649 |
| 1985 | 26 | #2,157 |
| 1980 | 23 | #2,258 |
| 1975 | 8 | #4,165 |
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Famous people named Mahmoud
- Mahmoud Abbas Politician · b. 1935
- Mahmoud Ahmadinejad Politician · b. 1956
- Mahmoud Darwish Writer · 1941–2008
- Mahmoud Jibril Politician · b. 1952
- Mahmoud Shabestari Writer · 1288–1340
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Mahmoud in 2025?
Mahmoud ranked #2,220 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 64 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Mahmoud?
2,739 babies have been named Mahmoud in the United States since 1968, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Mahmoud most popular?
Mahmoud peaked in 2018, when 91 newborns received the name.
Is Mahmoud a boy or girl name?
Mahmoud is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Mahmoud rising or falling?
Mahmoud has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Mahmoud?
Well-known people named Mahmoud include Mahmoud Abbas (politician), Mahmoud Ahmadinejad (politician), Mahmoud Darwish (writer).