The name Mohammed has officially become the most popular name for newborn boys in Britain. According to the UK’s Mail Online, Mohammed replaces Jack, which had topped the list for the last 14 years.
The name Mohammed first debuted on the top 100 in 1944 when it ranked 87th. By 1964 it had risen to 73rd. But since 1999, the Mail Online reports the name’s frequency has increased by more than 50%.
Dr. David P Murray | 11/12/2006
