Boy · #9,752 in 2026

Mohamud

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

Current Rank

#9,752

Peak Rank

#5,171 (2013)

Total Babies

251

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1999

First Year

2023

Last Year

2013

Peak Year

#5171

Peak Rank

251

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Mohamud

Mohamud first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1999, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2013, when 17 Mohamuds were born — ranking #5,171 that year. As of 2026, Mohamud ranks #9,752 for baby boys with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 251 Mohamuds have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Mohamud

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Mohamud

What does the name Mohamud mean?

Mohamud is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1999. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Mohamud in 2026?

In 2026, Mohamud ranks #9,752 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Mohamud most popular?

Mohamud reached its peak popularity in 2013, ranking #5,171 that year with 17 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Mohamud most popular?

Mohamud has historically been most popular in Minnesota. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Mohamud.

Is Mohamud a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Mohamud?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Mohamud include Ison, Avelardo, Avel. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Mohamud

Mohamud is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1999 and has accumulated 251 births in the dataset. Mohamud's peak popularity came in 2013 when it ranked #5,171. Use the chart and map above to compare Mohamud'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.