Mostafa
Every Mostafa since 1978 — 755 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Mostafa
Mostafa is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,766 in 2025 with 16 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1978, 755 American babies have been named Mostafa. Its peak came in 2017, when 35 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 Mostafa stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Mostafa year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | #5,766 |
| 2024 | 17 | #5,585 |
| 2023 | 9 | #8,699 |
| 2022 | 11 | #7,582 |
| 2021 | 11 | #7,435 |
| 2020 | 18 | #5,169 |
| 2019 | 19 | #5,093 |
| 2018 | 25 | #4,181 |
| 2017 | 35 | #3,290 |
| 2016 | 19 | #5,076 |
| 2015 | 30 | #3,651 |
| 2014 | 28 | #3,751 |
| 2013 | 20 | #4,749 |
| 2012 | 16 | #5,641 |
| 2011 | 14 | #6,152 |
| 2010 | 13 | #6,598 |
| 2009 | 13 | #6,693 |
| 2008 | 17 | #5,413 |
| 2007 | 27 | #3,862 |
| 2006 | 14 | #5,998 |
| 2005 | 20 | #4,410 |
| 2004 | 25 | #3,712 |
| 2003 | 12 | #6,137 |
| 2002 | 28 | #3,237 |
| 2001 | 25 | #3,479 |
| 2000 | 18 | #4,320 |
| 1995 | 12 | #5,014 |
| 1990 | 13 | #4,333 |
| 1985 | 18 | #2,792 |
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Famous people named Mostafa
- Mostafa Chamran Politician · 1932–1981
- Mostafa El-Nahas Politician · 1879–1965
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Mostafa in 2025?
Mostafa ranked #5,766 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 16 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Mostafa?
755 babies have been named Mostafa in the United States since 1978, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Mostafa most popular?
Mostafa peaked in 2017, when 35 newborns received the name.
Is Mostafa a boy or girl name?
Mostafa is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Mostafa rising or falling?
Mostafa is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Mostafa?
Well-known people named Mostafa include Mostafa Chamran (politician), Mostafa El-Nahas (politician).