Md Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Arabic
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Md is a shortened form of the Arabic name Muhammad, meaning 'to praise'.
Meaning of the Name Md
Md is a shortened form of the name Muhammad. Muhammad is of Arabic origin and is derived from the Arabic word 'hamida', meaning 'to praise'. It is a common name among Muslims and holds great significance as it is the name of the prophet who founded the Islamic faith. The name Muhammad is widely used in the Islamic world and symbolizes honor, respect, and devotion.
Popularity of the Name Md
The popularity for the name Md peaked in popularity in the year 2017 with 34 births, which ranked number 7,517 out of 30,076 unique names for that year. Md had the most male births in 2017 with 34, which ranked number 3,309 out of 14,245 male names. The number of births for the name Md has increased sharply over the last ten years from 22 births to 28 births, an increase of 27.27%. Among males, Md has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 22 births to 28 births, an increase of 27.27%.
Nationwide Popularity of Md
- 20 Year Trend of Md: 180.00%
- 10 Year Trend of Md: 27.27%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Md: 27.27%
Popularity of Md by State
For males, Md was most popular in Northeastern states with 16 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in NY, with 16 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Md. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NY | 16 | 813 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Md
- Total Births of Md: 29 (2.44%)
- Male Births of Md: 29 (2.44%)
Given the upward trend of Md over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 2.44% increase in total births, for a total of 29 births in 2024. Male births for Md have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 29 male births in 2024, an increase of 2.44%.