Total births
790
Boys' name · since 1990
Mahad
Mahad has 790 recorded births since 1990 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2017 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #6329
- among boys today
- 790
- born since 1990
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 56%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Mahad is the #6329 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 790 recorded since 1990.
Social Security Administration records show Mahad recorded 790 times among boys since 1990, holding rank #6329 nationally today, ahead of 56% of boys, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1990 to 2025.
- #6329 among boys today
- 790 born since 1990
- 2010s peak decade
- 56% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Mahad is currently the #6329 boys' name in America, more common than 56% of boys - 790 born since 1990, peaking in the 2010s.
- #6329
- among boys today
- 790
- born since 1990
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 56%
- more common than other boys
Mahad vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#6329
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 56% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
37% of everyone ever named Mahad was born in this single decade.
2017
Single peak year
42 babies were named Mahad in 2017 - its busiest year on record.
How Mahad compares
790 Top 35% higher than 65% of 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
Mahad's all-time total is 115% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Mahad | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 790 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 42 | 23 | 22,252 |
Mahad's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Mahad's full recorded timeline at 2009, 58% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 42% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1990, with just 6 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2017 peak of 42 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Mahad at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2017
Current rank
#6,329
Active since
1990
Mahad popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1990–2025
- Peak year (2017)
- 42
- Annual births at peak, across 36 years of records
Mahad by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Mahad's strongest decade.
293 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 37% of all-time use.
Mahad births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 79
1990s
79 births
- 2000s
2000s
282 births
- 2010s
2010s
293 births
- 2020s
2020s
136 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 293 births (37% of all-time use).
How Mahad compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Mahad's total volume
Mahad vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Mahad by state
Where Mahad concentrates geographically, total births since 1990
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Minnesota | | 89 | 11.3% |
| #2 | New York | | 46 | 5.8% |
| #3 | California | | 16 | 2.0% |
| #4 | Ohio | | 13 | 1.6% |
| #5 | Texas | | 10 | 1.3% |
| #6 | Pennsylvania | | 6 | 0.8% |
Minnesota share of Mahad's total US births 11.3%
Even split
89 of 790 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Mahad? ▼
Mahad has been given to 790 babies in the U.S. since 1990, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #6329 as of the latest data. 42 babies were born in 2017, its single highest year.
When was Mahad most popular? ▼
Mahad was most popular in the 2010s decade with 293 total births. The single peak year was 2017.
Where is Mahad most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Mahad are Minnesota (89 births), New York (46 births), California (16 births).
How long has the name Mahad been used? ▼
Mahad has been recorded in Social Security data since 1990, spanning 36 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Mahad? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Mahlon, Mahmoud, Mahdi, Mahir, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Mahad's data
- Mahad's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (293 total births) through the 2020s (136) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Minnesota records the most Mahads (89 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Minnesota 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 Mahad
Nearby Names Like Mahad
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Mahad
Mahlon Boy
#3219 5,660 births
Mahmoud Boy
#2297 2,739 births
Mahdi Boy
#1603 2,398 births
Mahir Boy
#1485 1,658 births
Maher Boy
#3918 1,156 births
Compare Mahad side by side: Mahad vs Mahlon Mahad vs Mahmoud Mahad vs Mahdi
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Mahad
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, 1990–2025 (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. "Mahad: #6329 Boys' Name - 790 Births, Peak 2017." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/mahad. 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 Mahad 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.