Total births
837
Boys' name · since 1960
Mehmet
Mehmet has 837 recorded births since 1960 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2015 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #4460
- among boys today
- 837
- born since 1960
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 69%
- more common than other boys
Mehmet currently ranks #4460 among boys' names in America, with 837 babies recorded since 1960.
Mehmet has 837 recorded births among boys since 1960, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #4460 as of the latest data, more common than 69% of boys, busiest in the 2010s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1960 to 2025.
- #4460 among boys today
- 837 born since 1960
- 2010s peak decade
- 69% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Mehmet is currently the #4460 boys' name in America, more common than 69% of boys - 837 born since 1960, peaking in the 2010s.
- #4460
- among boys today
- 837
- born since 1960
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 69%
- more common than other boys
Mehmet vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#4460
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 69% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
40% of everyone ever named Mehmet was born in this single decade.
2015
Single peak year
42 babies were named Mehmet in 2015 - its busiest year on record.
How Mehmet compares
837 Top 34% higher than 66% 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
Mehmet's all-time total is 128% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Mehmet | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 837 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 42 | 23 | 22,252 |
Mehmet's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Mehmet's SSA record in two at 2003 and the more recent half accounts for 72% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 28%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1979, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2015 peak of 42, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Mehmet at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2015
Current rank
#4,460
Active since
1960
Mehmet popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1960–2025
- Peak year (2015)
- 42
- Annual births at peak, across 66 years of records
Mehmet by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Mehmet's strongest decade.
334 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 40% of all-time use.
Mehmet births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 15
1960s
15 births
- 1970s 12
1970s
12 births
- 1980s 42
1980s
42 births
- 1990s 109
1990s
109 births
- 2000s
2000s
208 births
- 2010s
2010s
334 births
- 2020s 117
2020s
117 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 334 births (40% of all-time use).
How Mehmet 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 Mehmet's total volume
Mehmet vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Mehmet by state
Where Mehmet concentrates geographically, total births since 1960
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 106 | 12.7% |
| #2 | New Jersey | | 24 | 2.9% |
| #3 | California | | 14 | 1.7% |
| #4 | Florida | | 11 | 1.3% |
| #5 | Illinois | | 5 | 0.6% |
New York share of Mehmet's total US births 12.7%
Even split
106 of 837 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Mehmet? ▼
Since 1960, Social Security records show 837 babies named Mehmet. Today it holds rank #4460 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2015, with 42 births.
When was Mehmet most popular? ▼
Mehmet was most popular in the 2010s decade with 334 total births. The single peak year was 2015.
Where is Mehmet most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Mehmet are New York (106 births), New Jersey (24 births), California (14 births).
How long has the name Mehmet been used? ▼
Records for Mehmet go back to 1960, giving 66 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Mehmet? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Mehki, Mehdi, Mehran, Mehtab, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Mehmet's data
- Mehmet's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (334 total births) through the 2020s (117) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- New York records the most Mehmets (106 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 Mehmet
Nearby Names Like Mehmet
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Mehmet
Mehki Boy
#5561 1,528 births
Mehdi Boy
#3929 1,024 births
Mehran Boy
#3926 320 births
Mehtab Boy
#3684 316 births
Mehul Boy
297 births
Compare Mehmet side by side: Mehmet vs Mehki Mehmet vs Mehdi Mehmet vs Mehran
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Mehmet
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Barret #4461
1,384 births · Peak 2019
Dreux #4458
318 births · Peak 2021
Sanjay #4462
2,606 births · Peak 2006
Tory #4457
6,990 births · Peak 1977
Jaret #4463
2,969 births · Peak 1998
Rogue #4456
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Johndavid #4464
1,265 births · Peak 2007
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, 1960–2025 (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. "Mehmet: #4460 Boys' Name - 837 Births, Peak 2015." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/mehmet. 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 Mehmet 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.