Total births
154
Boys' name · since 1984
Mukhtar
Mukhtar has 154 recorded births since 1984 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2018 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 154
- total births
- 1984–2025
- years on record
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 55%
- born in that decade
Mukhtar sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 154 recorded since 1984.
Social Security Administration records show Mukhtar recorded 154 times among boys since 1984, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, 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 1984 to 2025.
- 154 total births
- 1984–2025 years on record
- 2010s peak decade
- 55% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
154 boys have been named Mukhtar since 1984, peaking in the 2010s, last recorded in 2025.
- 154
- total births
- 1984–2025
- years on record
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 55%
- born in that decade
2010s
Peak decade
55% of everyone ever named Mukhtar was born in this single decade.
2018
Single peak year
13 babies were named Mukhtar in 2018 - its busiest year on record.
Mukhtar's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Mukhtar's SSA record in two at 2014 and the more recent half accounts for 56% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 44%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1984, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2018 peak of 13, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Mukhtar at a glance
Last recorded 2025Peak year
2018
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1984
Mukhtar popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1984–2025
- Peak year (2018)
- 13
- Annual births at peak, across 42 years of records
Mukhtar by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Mukhtar's strongest decade.
84 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 55% of all-time use.
Mukhtar births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 5
1980s
5 births
- 2000s 30
2000s
30 births
- 2010s
2010s
84 births
- 2020s
2020s
35 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 84 births (55% of all-time use).
Mukhtar by state
Where Mukhtar concentrates geographically, total births since 1984
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Minnesota | | 5 | 3.2% |
Minnesota share of Mukhtar's total US births 3.2%
5 of 154 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Mukhtar? ▼
154 babies have been named Mukhtar since 1984. It was last recorded in 2025. The peak year was 2018 with 13 births.
When was Mukhtar most popular? ▼
Mukhtar was most popular in the 2010s decade with 84 total births. The single peak year was 2018.
Where is Mukhtar most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Mukhtar are Minnesota (5 births).
How long has the name Mukhtar been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Mukhtar since 1984 -- 42 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Mukhtar? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Mukund, Muktar, Mukhammad, Mukul, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Mukhtar's data
- Mukhtar's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (84 total births) through the 2020s (35) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Minnesota records the most Mukhtars (5 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 Mukhtar
Nearby Names Like Mukhtar
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Mukhtar
Mukund Boy
#10336 174 births
Muktar Boy
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Mukhammad Boy
#10788 29 births
Mukul Boy
13 births
Mukhammadali Boy
#13984 10 births
Compare Mukhtar side by side: Mukhtar vs Mukund Mukhtar vs Muktar Mukhtar vs Mukhammad
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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, 1984–2025 (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. "Mukhtar: Baby Name Since 1984 - 154 Births, Peak 2018." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/mukhtar. 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 Mukhtar 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.