Mohogany
A reddish-brown wood with a distinctive straight grain.
Name Census estimates that about 61 living Americans carry the first name Mohogany. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Mohogany today is around 33 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Mohogany births was 1999 (12 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Mohogany. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Mohogany. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
61
~ 1 in 5,618,924 Americans
Peak year
1999
12 babies that year
Average age
33
years old
2006 SSA rank
#16,501
Tracked since 1980
Popularity
Mohogany: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Mohogany from the 1980s through to the 2000s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 23 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1990s peak, Mohogany remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Mohogany by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Mohogany during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Mohogany
The name Mohogany is a relatively recent coinage, believed to have originated in the late 20th century. It does not have a direct translation from any known language or culture. Instead, it appears to be a creative rendition of the word "mahogany," referring to the reddish-brown wood from the mahogany tree.
This name's inspiration likely stems from the desire to create a unique and nature-inspired name, drawing upon the rich hues and warmth associated with mahogany wood. While the name itself does not have a deep historical lineage, its connection to the natural world and evocative imagery may have contributed to its adoption by some parents in recent decades.
Despite its modern origins, a few notable individuals have borne the name Mohogany. One such person is Mohogany Green, an American model and reality television personality born in 1986. She gained recognition for her appearances on the reality shows "Bad Girls Club" and "Love & Hip Hop: New York."
Another individual with this name is Mohogany Tonic, an American drag performer and LGBTQ+ advocate born in 1985. She has been recognized for her work in promoting inclusivity and celebrating diversity within the drag community.
While these are some of the more well-known individuals with the name Mohogany, it is important to note that the name's usage is relatively limited compared to more traditional names. Its unique and unconventional nature may have contributed to its sporadic adoption, making it a relatively uncommon choice for naming children.
Overall, the name Mohogany is a modern invention, likely inspired by the natural beauty and warmth associated with mahogany wood. While it does not have a deep historical or cultural significance, its distinctive quality and connection to nature may have appealed to some parents seeking a unique and evocative name for their child.
People
Mohogany + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Mohogany as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with M
Other first names starting with M with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Mohogany: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Mohogany?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 61 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Mohogany going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 5,618,924 US residents.
Is Mohogany a common name?
We classify Mohogany as "Very Rare". It ranks above 57.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 64 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Mohogany most popular?
The single biggest year for Mohogany was 1999, when 12 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Mohogany is about 33 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Mohogany in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Mohogany a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Mohogany in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Mohogany still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Mohogany in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Mohogany can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Mohogany?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.