Total births
132
Boys' name · since 2004
Dawoud
Since 2004, U.S. Social Security records show 132 babies named Dawoud, peaking in 2021. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #7101
- among boys today
- 132
- born since 2004
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 50%
- more common than other boys
132 babies have been named Dawoud since 2004, making it today's #7101 boys' name.
Social Security Administration records show Dawoud recorded 132 times among boys since 2004, holding rank #7101 nationally today, ahead of 50% of boys, peaking in the 2020s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2004 to 2025.
- #7101 among boys today
- 132 born since 2004
- 2020s peak decade
- 50% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Dawoud is currently the #7101 boys' name in America, more common than 50% of boys - 132 born since 2004, peaking in the 2020s.
- #7101
- among boys today
- 132
- born since 2004
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 50%
- more common than other boys
Dawoud vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#7101
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 50% of names given to boys today.
2020s
Peak decade
59% of everyone ever named Dawoud was born in this single decade.
2021
Single peak year
15 babies were named Dawoud in 2021 - its busiest year on record.
How Dawoud compares
132 30th percentile among 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Dawoud's all-time total is 64% below the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Dawoud | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 132 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 15 | 23 | 22,252 |
Dawoud's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Dawoud's SSA record in two at 2019 and the more recent half accounts for 64% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 36%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 2004, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2021 peak of 15, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Dawoud at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2021
Current rank
#7,101
Active since
2004
Dawoud popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2004–2025
- Peak year (2021)
- 15
- Annual births at peak, across 22 years of records
Dawoud by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2020s was Dawoud's strongest decade.
78 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 59% of all-time use.
Dawoud births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s 22
2000s
22 births
- 2010s
2010s
32 births
- 2020s
2020s
78 births
What this shows Peak: 2020s at 78 births (59% of all-time use).
Dawoud by state
Where Dawoud concentrates geographically, total births since 2004
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 5 | 3.8% |
New York share of Dawoud's total US births 3.8%
5 of 132 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Dawoud? ▼
Since 2004, Social Security records show 132 babies named Dawoud. Today it holds rank #7101 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2021, with 15 births.
When was Dawoud most popular? ▼
Dawoud was most popular in the 2020s decade with 78 total births. The single peak year was 2021.
Where is Dawoud most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Dawoud are New York (5 births).
How long has the name Dawoud been used? ▼
Records for Dawoud go back to 2004, giving 22 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Dawoud? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Dawson, Dawayne, Dawn, Dawud, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Dawoud's data
- New York records the most Dawouds (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Dawoud
Nearby Names Like Dawoud
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Dawoud
Dawson Boy
#139 52,802 births
Dawayne Boy
#10034 1,690 births
Dawn Boy
#11080 1,039 births
Dawud Boy
#2888 1,030 births
Dawan Boy
#11130 817 births
Compare Dawoud side by side: Dawoud vs Dawson Dawoud vs Dawayne Dawoud vs Dawn
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 2004–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Dawoud: #7101 Boys' Name - 132 Births, Peak 2021." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/dawoud. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Dawoud draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.