Total births
109
Girls' name · since 1978
Mahogony
Mahogony has 109 recorded births since 1978 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1992 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 109
- total births
- 1978–2009
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 44%
- born in that decade
Mahogony sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 109 recorded since 1978.
Social Security Administration records show Mahogony recorded 109 times among girls since 1978, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1978 to 2009.
- 109 total births
- 1978–2009 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 44% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
109 girls have been named Mahogony since 1978, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2009.
- 109
- total births
- 1978–2009
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 44%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
44% of everyone ever named Mahogony was born in this single decade.
1992
Single peak year
12 babies were named Mahogony in 1992 - its busiest year on record.
Mahogony's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Mahogony splits its recorded history at 1998: 47% of all births land in the more recent half, 53% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1985 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1992 peak of 12 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Mahogony at a glance
Last recorded 2009Peak year
1992
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1978
Mahogony popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1978–2009
- Peak year (1992)
- 12
- Annual births at peak, across 32 years of records
Mahogony by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Mahogony's strongest decade.
48 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 44% of all-time use.
Mahogony births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 7
1970s
7 births
- 1980s 18
1980s
18 births
- 1990s
1990s
48 births
- 2000s
2000s
36 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 48 births (44% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Mahogony? ▼
109 babies have been named Mahogony since 1978. It was last recorded in 2009. The peak year was 1992 with 12 births.
When was Mahogony most popular? ▼
Mahogony was most popular in the 1990s decade with 48 total births. The single peak year was 1992.
How long has the name Mahogony been used? ▼
Mahogony has been recorded in Social Security data since 1978, spanning 32 years of data through 2009.
What names are similar to Mahogony? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Mahogany, Mahala, Mahalia, Maha, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Mahogony's data
- Mahogony's usage has stayed within range of its 1990s decade-level peak (48 total births) through the 2000s (36) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Mahogony
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Mahogony
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Mahala Girl
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Mahalia Girl
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Maha Girl
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Mahi Girl
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Compare Mahogony side by side: Mahogony vs Mahogany Mahogony vs Mahala Mahogony vs Mahalia
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1978–2009 (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. "Mahogony: Baby Name Since 1978 - 109 Births, Peak 1992." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/mahogony. 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 Mahogony 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 July 2026.