Mohammed
Mohammed is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Praiseworthy, praised.
Origin and history
Mohammed is a traditional Arabic masculine name derived from the triconsonantal root h-m-d, meaning praised or praiseworthy. It holds immense religious significance as the name of the Islamic prophet. In the United States, it is a well-established and steadily used name among diverse communities.
Popularity in the United States
16,225 babies in the United States have been named Mohammed since 1880. It ranks #927 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #615.
States where it is most popular
- NY (22.4 %)
- IL (11.2 %)
- CA (11.2 %)
- MI (8.4 %)
- TX (7.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 11 |
| 1930-1940 | 8 |
| 1940-1950 | 17 |
| 1950-1960 | 50 |
| 1960-1970 | 97 |
| 1970-1980 | 438 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,416 |
| 1990-2000 | 3,068 |
| 2000-2010 | 3,844 |
| 2010-2019 | 4,689 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,587 |
Famous people named Mohammed
- Mohammed Shami: Athlete, Cricketer
Nicknames
Mo, Moe
Fun facts
- Mohammed and its spelling variations represent the most common given name in the world.
- The name shares its Arabic triconsonantal root H-M-D with other names such as Ahmad, Mahmud, and Hamid.