Mohammed is a popular choice in the UK, ranked #21 in 2024. There's a good chance they'll share their name with at least one classmate throughout school.
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UK Rank 2024
#21
US Rank #596
About the Name Mohammed
Mohammed is holding steady in the rankings at #21. It reached its peak of #16 in 2008 and has maintained consistent levels since — the hallmark of a name with lasting rather than trend-driven appeal. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996. It has spent 29 of the last 29 years inside the UK top 100 — a mark of enduring mainstream appeal.
Mohammed is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it sits at #596 — notably more popular in the UK than across the Atlantic.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Mohammed
Unlikely. With around 1,760 UK babies named Mohammed per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Mohammed in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Mohammed has held a stable position around #21 for several years. It reached its recorded peak of #16 in 2008 and has maintained consistent levels since — suggesting lasting rather than trend-driven appeal.
Mohammed is more popular in the UK (#21) than in the US (#596). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Mohammed include: Mohammed Siraj — Mohammed Siraj is an Indian international cricketer who plays as a right-arm fast bowler for the India national team.; Jawar Mohammed — Jawar Mohammed is an Ethiopian political analyst and activist.; Mohammed VI of Morocco — Mohammed VI is King of Morocco..
Mohammed ranks #596 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
1,760
UK babies named Mohammed (2024)
~0.0
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.9
In a school of 600
↑ 11 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Mohammed
Likely around 1 other Mohammed in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
✨ Similar names to Mohammed
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Mohammed Siraj is an Indian international cricketer who plays as a right-arm fast bowler for the India national team. He plays for Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League and Hyderabad in domestic cricket.
Jawar Mohammed is an Ethiopian political analyst and activist. One of the founders of the Oromia Media Network (OMN), Jawar was a leading organizer of the 2014–2016 Oromo protests.
Mohammed Shahabuddin is a Bangladeshi jurist and civil servant who has served as the president of Bangladesh since 2023. He was a Awami League politician and was elected unopposed in the 2023 presidential election as the nominee of the then ruling Awami League.
Mohammed Hassan may refer to: Mohamed Hassan (Libyan musician), Libyan singer Mohamed Hassan (Egyptian musician), Egyptian singer Mohammed Abdullah Hassan, emir of Darawiish monarch Diiriye Guure Mohammad Hasan Rahmani (c.
Mohammed Shami Ahmed is an Indian international cricketer who plays as a right-arm fast-bowler, for the India national cricket team and for the Bengal in domestic cricket and for the Lucknow Super Giants in the Indian Premier League. He also plays for Mohun Bagan in domestic competitions of West Bengal.
Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud, also known as MbS, is the de facto ruler of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, formally serving as Crown Prince and Prime Minister. He is the heir apparent to the Saudi throne, the seventh son of King Salman, and the grandson of the nation's founder, Ibn Saud.