UK boy's name
Mamoun
A masculine Arabic name meaning "trusted" or "reliable".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2019. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Mamoun is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Mamoun popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2019 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4702, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2019, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2019 to 2019. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Mamoun is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Mamoun. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2020 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Mamoun ranked #4702 for boys in England and Wales in 2019, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2019, when 3 boys were registered as Mamoun.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Mamoun as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4702
2019
Births in 2019
3
Latest year
Peak year
2019
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Mamoun mean?
The name Mamoun is of Arabic origin, derived from the root word "amn" which means "security" or "safety" in Arabic. It is believed to have emerged as a given name during the early Islamic period, around the 7th century AD, in the Arabian Peninsula.
Mamoun was particularly popular among the Abbasid Caliphate, one of the most influential Islamic dynasties that ruled from 750 to 1258 AD. The name gained prominence during the reign of the Abbasid Caliph Al-Mamoun, who ruled from 813 to 833 AD and was known for his patronage of science, philosophy, and education.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Mamoun can be found in the historical accounts of the Abbasid Caliphate, where Al-Mamoun is celebrated for his contributions to the intellectual and cultural development of the Islamic world. He established the renowned House of Wisdom (Bayt al-Hikma), a renowned center of learning that attracted scholars from various parts of the world.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Mamoun. One of the most famous was Al-Mamoun, the Abbasid Caliph, who was born in 786 AD and died in 833 AD. Another prominent figure was Mamoun Al-Shunaqi, an Andalusian poet and scholar who lived in the 11th century AD.
In more recent times, Mamoun Beheiry (1905-1994) was an influential Egyptian writer and journalist, known for his contributions to modern Arabic literature. Mamoun Al-Yazji (1935-2019) was a prominent Syrian novelist and playwright, whose works explored social and political themes.
Other notable individuals with the name Mamoun include Mamoun Idris, a Sudanese politician and diplomat who served as the President of Sudan from 1986 to 1989, and Mamoun Gasmi, an Algerian football player who represented his country in the 1986 and 1990 FIFA World Cup tournaments.
The name Mamoun has also been found in various historical texts and religious scriptures, although it is not directly mentioned in the Quran or other major Islamic texts. However, its roots can be traced back to the early Islamic period, reflecting the cultural and linguistic influences of the time.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Mamoun by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Mamoun was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4702 | 3 | 1 |
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- Muhammed 11,527
- Mark 11,336
- Marcus 11,257
- Maxwell 10,006
FAQ
Mamoun: questions and answers
How popular is the name Mamoun in the UK right now?
In 2019, Mamoun was ranked #4702 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Mamoun most popular?
The peak year on record was 2019, with 3 babies registered as Mamoun in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Mamoun?
A masculine Arabic name meaning "trusted" or "reliable".
How many people are called Mamoun in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Mamoun across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.