Mustafa
From Arabic مُصْطَفَى (muṣṭafā, “the chosen one”).
Every Mustafa since 1963 — 7,373 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Mustafa
Mustafa is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #761 in 2025 with 339 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1963, 7,373 American babies have been named Mustafa. Its peak came in 2025, when 339 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 Mustafa stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Mustafa year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 339 | #761 |
| 2024 | 304 | #822 |
| 2023 | 263 | #885 |
| 2022 | 275 | #877 |
| 2021 | 261 | #886 |
| 2020 | 194 | #1,045 |
| 2019 | 211 | #995 |
| 2018 | 240 | #904 |
| 2017 | 235 | #909 |
| 2016 | 234 | #920 |
| 2015 | 238 | #907 |
| 2014 | 235 | #913 |
| 2013 | 231 | #903 |
| 2012 | 228 | #908 |
| 2011 | 215 | #930 |
| 2010 | 176 | #1,095 |
| 2009 | 197 | #1,000 |
| 2008 | 147 | #1,202 |
| 2007 | 187 | #1,019 |
| 2006 | 157 | #1,115 |
| 2005 | 152 | #1,090 |
| 2004 | 146 | #1,088 |
| 2003 | 150 | #1,043 |
| 2002 | 170 | #946 |
| 2001 | 154 | #994 |
| 2000 | 145 | #1,011 |
| 1995 | 100 | #1,149 |
| 1990 | 76 | #1,275 |
| 1985 | 64 | #1,176 |
| 1980 | 59 | #1,197 |
| 1975 | 20 | #2,266 |
| 1970 | 8 | #3,733 |
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Famous people named Mustafa
- Mustafa Kemal Atatürk Politician · 1881–1938
- Mustafa I Politician · 1591–1639
- Mustafa II Politician · 1664–1703
- Mustafa III Politician · 1717–1773
- Mustafa IV Politician · 1779–1808
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mustafa mean?
From Arabic مُصْطَفَى (muṣṭafā, “the chosen one”).
How popular is the name Mustafa in 2025?
Mustafa ranked #761 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 339 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Mustafa?
7,373 babies have been named Mustafa in the United States since 1963, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Mustafa most popular?
Mustafa peaked in 2025, when 339 newborns received the name.
Is Mustafa a boy or girl name?
Mustafa is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Mustafa rising or falling?
Mustafa is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Mustafa?
Well-known people named Mustafa include Mustafa Kemal Atatürk (politician), Mustafa I (politician), Mustafa II (politician).