1,964births recorded
6Countries
2Variants
1991Peak · Kazakhstan
#541Kazakhstan 2025
Mahmut is a boy name family recorded 1,964 times in 6 countries since 1975. It ranks highest today in Kazakhstan (#541 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Kazakhstan in 1991, at 38.9 births per 100,000. Elsewhere it is mostly given as Makhmud (Kazakhstan).
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
Which form wins where
Births per 100,000 newborns for each form, in the selected country.
All forms of Mahmut
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Makhmud | Kazakh | 1,628 | 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan | #541 | 1995 | ▼ 12 % |
| Mahmut | French | 280 | 🇫🇷 France | – | 1993 | – |
| Mahmut | French | 26 | 🇧🇪 Belgium | – | 2009 | – |
| Mahmut | French | 19 | 🇦🇹 Austria | – | 2007 | – |
| Mahmut | French | 6 | 🇩🇪 Germany (large cities) | – | 2020 | – |
| Mahmut | French | 5 | 🏴 England & Wales | – | 2005 | – |
How we grouped these names
- Mahmut ↔ Makhmud — Wikidata “said to be the same as”
Questions about Mahmut
How popular is the name Mahmut?
In 2025 it ranked #541 in Kazakhstan. Official registers record 1,964 births across 6 countries.
What is Mahmut in other languages?
Makhmud (Kazakh).
When was Mahmut most popular?
It peaked in Kazakhstan in 1991, at 38.9 births per 100,000.
Is Mahmut a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Mahmut is a boy name.