Ahmad
boy name#669 in 2025Ahmad entered the US charts in 1950, peaked at #386 in 2001, ranks #669 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1950–2025
#669
rank today
#386
peak (2001)
407
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1950s | #3151 |
| 1960s | #1812 |
| 1970s | #829 |
| 1980s | #589 |
| 1990s | #523 |
| 2000s | #479 |
| 2010s | #570 |
| 2020s | #662 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Ahmad has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 20,000 people named Ahmad are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Ahmad alive today was born around 2004, making them about 21 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Ahmad in 2025?
- Ahmad ranks #669 among US boy names in 2025, with 407 babies given the name.
- When was the name Ahmad most popular?
- Ahmad peaked in 2001, reaching #386 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Ahmad with classmates?
- Ahmad will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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