An estimated 21,634 living Americans are named Muhammad.
How rare is Muhammad?
Muhammad is moderately uncommon among babies today, with 1,473 boys receiving the name in 2025, matching its recorded peak.
How old is the typical Muhammad?
The median age of a living American named Muhammad is approximately 10 years, with most bearers falling between 5 and 19 years old.
Is Muhammad still popular?
Yes — Muhammad is currently rising in popularity, with 1,473 births in 2025. Births this decade are running about 2× higher than the previous decade.
Where is Muhammad most common?
Muhammad has its strongest geographic signal in New York, where it appears 4.9× more often than the national baseline.
1929Peak 20252025
Peak year
2025
Decline from peak
0%
2025
1,473
All-time
21,962
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Muhammad broke out in Connecticut, Illinois, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, and Virginia (2013) and became over-represented in 11 states over 11 years.
Broke out: Connecticut, Illinois, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, and Virginia, 2013 · over-represented in 11 states over 11 years
