Mohammed

Mohammed is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 481 boys in the United States.

Mohammed at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Mohammed

Mohammed belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Mohammed first appears in Social Security records in 1922. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #481 in 2001, and in 2024 481 babies received the name — 15,727 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Mohammed in US records

First recorded (US)
1922
Best US rank
#481 in 2001
Peak year
2014
Babies named Mohammed in 2024
481
Total since 1880
15,727

Mohammed in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#16 in 2008
Babies named Mohammed in 2025
1,712
Total since 1996
76,028

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Mohammed mean?

The meaning of Mohammed is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Mohammed a boy or girl name?

Mohammed is a boy name. In 2024, 481 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Mohammed?

Mohammed comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Mohammed?

Mohammed first appears in US records in 1922. Its best-ever ranking was #481 in 2001, and 481 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].