Boy · #10,889 in 2026

Masoud

Name: Popularity of the name Masoud in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Masoud, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Masoud (Arabic: مسعود, lit. 'fortune, happy, prosperous, lucky' is a male given name and surname, originating from Arabic. The name is found in the Arab world, Iran, Turkey, Tajikistan, Afghanistan, Uzbekistan, Pakistan, Russia, Bangladesh, Malaysia, and China.

Current Rank

#10,889

Peak Rank

#7,998 (2006)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1982

First Year

2024

Last Year

2006

Peak Year

#7998

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Masoud

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

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The Story of Masoud

Masoud first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1982, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2006, when 9 Masouds were born — ranking #7,998 that year. As of 2026, Masoud ranks #10,889 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 76 Masouds have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Masoud

Phonetically similar names — useful when Masoud is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Masood
Masud
Massoud
Mosad
Mysid
Mossad
Masuda
Massad
Musset
Muset
Massat
Missit

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Masoud

What does the name Masoud mean?

How popular is Masoud in 2026?

In 2026, Masoud ranks #10,889 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Masoud most popular?

Masoud reached its peak popularity in 2006, ranking #7,998 that year with 9 babies given the name.

Is Masoud a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Masoud is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Masoud?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Masoud include Fedrick, Darlyn, Lovelle. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Masoud

Masoud is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1982 and has accumulated 76 births in the dataset. Masoud's peak popularity came in 2006 when it ranked #7,998. Use the chart and map above to compare Masoud's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.