Total births
251
Boys' name · since 1990
Mourad
Since 1990, U.S. Social Security records show 251 babies named Mourad, peaking in 2018. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #4503
- among boys today
- 251
- born since 1990
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 68%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Mourad is the #4503 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 251 recorded since 1990.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Mourad has been recorded 251 times among boys since 1990, currently ranked #4503 nationally and more common than 68% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1990 to 2025.
- #4503 among boys today
- 251 born since 1990
- 2010s peak decade
- 68% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Mourad is currently the #4503 boys' name in America, more common than 68% of boys - 251 born since 1990, peaking in the 2010s.
- #4503
- among boys today
- 251
- born since 1990
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 68%
- more common than other boys
Mourad vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#4503
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 68% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
49% of everyone ever named Mourad was born in this single decade.
2018
Single peak year
23 babies were named Mourad in 2018 - its busiest year on record.
How Mourad compares
251 42th 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
Mourad's all-time total is 32% below the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Mourad | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 251 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 23 | 23 | 22,252 |
Mourad's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Mourad splits its recorded history at 2016: 67% of all births land in the more recent half, 33% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1995 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2018 peak of 23 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Mourad at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2018
Current rank
#4,503
Active since
1990
Mourad popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1990–2025
- Peak year (2018)
- 23
- Annual births at peak, across 36 years of records
Mourad by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Mourad's strongest decade.
124 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 49% of all-time use.
Mourad births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 24
1990s
24 births
- 2000s 7
2000s
7 births
- 2010s
2010s
124 births
- 2020s
2020s
96 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 124 births (49% of all-time use).
Mourad by state
Where Mourad concentrates geographically, total births since 1990
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 17 | 6.8% |
| #2 | Florida | | 6 | 2.4% |
| #3 | New York | | 5 | 2.0% |
California share of Mourad's total US births 6.8%
Even split
17 of 251 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Mourad? ▼
Mourad has been given to 251 babies in the U.S. since 1990, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #4503 as of the latest data. 23 babies were born in 2018, its single highest year.
When was Mourad most popular? ▼
Mourad was most popular in the 2010s decade with 124 total births. The single peak year was 2018.
Where is Mourad most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Mourad are California (17 births), Florida (6 births), New York (5 births).
How long has the name Mourad been used? ▼
Records for Mourad go back to 1990, giving 36 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Mourad? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Moussa, Mouhamed, Mousa, Mouhamadou, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Mourad's data
- Mourad's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (124 total births) through the 2020s (96) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Mourads (17 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Mourad
Nearby Names Like Mourad
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Mourad
Moussa Boy
#3485 1,096 births
Mouhamed Boy
#1827 976 births
Mousa Boy
#4019 543 births
Mouhamadou Boy
#4659 451 births
Moustapha Boy
#7032 403 births
Compare Mourad side by side: Mourad vs Moussa Mourad vs Mouhamed Mourad vs Mousa
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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, 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. "Mourad: #4503 Boys' Name - 251 Births, Peak 2018." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/mourad. 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 Mourad 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.