UK boy's name
Masoud
Masculine name of Arabic origin, meaning "fortunate" or "lucky one".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Masoud is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Masoud popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4270, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2008, with 5 births.
This profile covers 48 England and Wales registrations across 12 recorded years from 1999 to 2024. 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.
The latest count is about 80% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 48 living people in the UK are called Masoud. 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 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Masoud ranked #4270 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2008, when 5 boys were registered as Masoud.
- • About 48 living people in the UK are estimated to have Masoud as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4270
2024
Births in 2024
4
Latest year
Peak year
2008
5 births
Estimated living
48
2026
Meaning
What does Masoud mean?
The name Masoud originates from the Persian language and has its roots in the Middle Persian word 'Masūd', which means 'fortunate' or 'blessed'. This name has been in use since ancient times in regions historically influenced by the Persian culture, including modern-day Iran, Afghanistan, and parts of Central Asia.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Masoud can be found in the Shahnameh, the epic poem written by the renowned Persian poet Ferdowsi in the late 10th century. In this literary masterpiece, Masoud is mentioned as the name of one of the characters, indicating the antiquity of its usage.
Historically, the name Masoud has been borne by several notable figures, including Masoud I, the ruler of the Ghaznavid Empire in the 11th century. He was known for his military conquests and his patronage of arts and literature. Another prominent bearer of this name was Masoud II, who ruled the Seljuk Empire in the 12th century and was renowned for his administrative reforms.
In the realm of Islamic scholarship, the name Masoud is associated with the famous Islamic philosopher and theologian, Al-Ghazali, whose full name was Abu Hamid Muhammad ibn Muhammad al-Ghazali (1058-1111). His works, such as "The Incoherence of the Philosophers" and "The Revival of the Religious Sciences," have had a profound impact on Islamic thought and philosophy.
Another historical figure of note is Masoud Saadat Andarzgoo (1892-1981), an Iranian poet and literary figure who played a significant role in the modernization of Persian poetry in the 20th century. His works, including "Parvaz" (Flight) and "Shahnameh-ye Masoud" (Masoud's Book of Kings), have left an indelible mark on Persian literature.
In the realm of politics, Masoud Barzani (born in 1946) is a prominent Kurdish leader who served as the President of the Kurdistan Regional Government in Iraq from 2005 to 2017. He has been a key figure in the Kurdish struggle for autonomy and self-determination.
These are just a few examples of the historical figures who have borne the name Masoud, demonstrating its enduring presence and significance across various domains throughout the centuries.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Masoud over time
The chart below shows babies named Masoud registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1999 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Masoud, the clearest high point is 2008. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2024, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Masoud by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Masoud 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #3904 | 13 | 3 |
| 2010s | #4143 | 19 | 5 |
| 2000s | #3133 | 13 | 3 |
| 1990s | #2943 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Masoud
- Matthew 80,931
- Mohammed 74,321
- Muhammad 72,235
- Max 59,807
- Michael 47,075
- Mason 38,935
- Mohammad 25,910
- Morgan 15,994
- Muhammed 11,527
- Mark 11,336
- Marcus 11,257
- Maxwell 10,006
FAQ
Masoud: questions and answers
How popular is the name Masoud in the UK right now?
In 2024, Masoud was ranked #4270 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Masoud most popular?
The peak year on record was 2008, with 5 babies registered as Masoud in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Masoud?
Masculine name of Arabic origin, meaning "fortunate" or "lucky one".
How many people are called Masoud in the UK?
A total of 48 babies have been registered as Masoud across the 12 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.