Mehmet
boy name#5045 in 2025Mehmet entered the US charts in 1960, peaked at #2809 in 2015, ranks #5045 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1960–2025
#5045
rank today
#2809
peak (2015)
19
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1960s | #3256 |
| 1970s | #5305 |
| 1980s | #5245 |
| 1990s | #5001 |
| 2000s | #4267 |
| 2010s | #3332 |
| 2020s | #4985 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Mehmet has been most popular in NY, NJ, CA.
Living bearers
About 800 people named Mehmet are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Mehmet alive today was born around 2011, making them about 14 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Mehmet in 2025?
- Mehmet ranks #5045 among US boy names in 2025, with 19 babies given the name.
- When was the name Mehmet most popular?
- Mehmet peaked in 2015, reaching #2809 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Mehmet with classmates?
- Mehmet will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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