Ahmed
boy name#703 in 2025Ahmed entered the US charts in 1929, peaked at #490 in 2000, ranks #703 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1929–2025
#703
rank today
#490
peak (2000)
382
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #3559 |
| 1930s | #2629 |
| 1940s | #3239 |
| 1950s | #3060 |
| 1960s | #1818 |
| 1970s | #1041 |
| 1980s | #760 |
| 1990s | #641 |
| 2000s | #542 |
| 2010s | #530 |
| 2020s | #670 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Ahmed has been most popular in NY, MI, CA.
Living bearers
About 17,000 people named Ahmed are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Ahmed alive today was born around 2008, making them about 17 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Ahmed in 2025?
- Ahmed ranks #703 among US boy names in 2025, with 382 babies given the name.
- When was the name Ahmed most popular?
- Ahmed peaked in 2000, reaching #490 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Ahmed with classmates?
- Ahmed will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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