Total births
38
Boys' name · since 2016
Muslim
Since 2016, U.S. Social Security records show 38 babies named Muslim, peaking in 2025. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #10713
- among boys today
- 38
- born since 2016
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 25%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Muslim is the #10713 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 38 recorded since 2016.
Muslim has 38 recorded births among boys since 2016, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #10713 as of the latest data, more common than 25% of boys, busiest in the 2020s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2016 to 2025.
- #10713 among boys today
- 38 born since 2016
- 2020s peak decade
- 25% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Muslim is currently the #10713 boys' name in America, more common than 25% of boys - 38 born since 2016, peaking in the 2020s.
- #10713
- among boys today
- 38
- born since 2016
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 25%
- more common than other boys
Muslim vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#10713
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 25% of names given to boys today.
2020s
Peak decade
87% of everyone ever named Muslim was born in this single decade.
2025
Single peak year
16 babies were named Muslim in 2025 - its busiest year on record.
How Muslim compares
38 13th 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
Muslim's all-time total is 90% below the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Muslim | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 38 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 16 | 23 | 22,252 |
Muslim's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Muslim's SSA record in two at 2023 and the more recent half accounts for 74% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 26%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 2016, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2025 peak of 16, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Muslim at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2025
Current rank
#10,713
Active since
2016
Muslim popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2016–2025
- Peak year (2025)
- 16
- Annual births at peak, across 10 years of records
Muslim by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2020s was Muslim's strongest decade.
33 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 87% of all-time use.
Muslim births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2010s 5
2010s
5 births
- 2020s
2020s
33 births
What this shows Peak: 2020s at 33 births (87% of all-time use).
Muslim by state
Where Muslim concentrates geographically, total births since 2016
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Pennsylvania | | 5 | 13.2% |
Pennsylvania share of Muslim's total US births 13.2%
5 of 38 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Muslim? ▼
Muslim has been given to 38 babies in the U.S. since 2016, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #10713 as of the latest data. 16 babies were born in 2025, its single highest year.
When was Muslim most popular? ▼
Muslim was most popular in the 2020s decade with 33 total births. The single peak year was 2025.
Where is Muslim most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Muslim are Pennsylvania (5 births).
How long has the name Muslim been used? ▼
Records for Muslim go back to 2016, giving 10 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Muslim? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Mustafa, Musa, Musab, Mustapha, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Muslim's data
- Pennsylvania records the most Muslims (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Pennsylvania 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 Muslim
Nearby Names Like Muslim
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Muslim
Mustafa Boy
#823 7,373 births
Musa Boy
#524 6,109 births
Musab Boy
#2302 919 births
Mustapha Boy
#6976 654 births
Mustafo Boy
#2788 187 births
Compare Muslim side by side: Muslim vs Mustafa Muslim vs Musa Muslim vs Musab
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Muslim
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, 2016–2025 (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. "Muslim: #10713 Boys' Name - 38 Births, Peak 2025." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/muslim. 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 Muslim 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.