How Many People Are Named Mahin?

Complete statistics for the name Mahin: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Mahin
Very Rare
Persian

Mahin means 'moon' in Persian, adding a celestial touch to its rarity. Only 178 people named Mahin live in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,855,046 Americans. The name peaked in 2009 with 18 births, but it's still very much a modern choice.

~629
Living in US
1 in 526,946
Americans
2009
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Moon
🌐
Origin
Persian
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Mysterious Reflective Gentle
9
Life Path Number

People with the life-path number 9 are often compassionate and understanding.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

204,179
Worldwide Bearers
#5,105
Global Rank
🇮🇷 Iran
168,134
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
23,461
🇮🇳 India
6,469
🇺🇸 United States
1,483
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
1,457
🇮🇩 Indonesia
597
🇨🇦 Canada
326
🇵🇰 Pakistan
324
🇦🇫 Afghanistan
244
🇦🇿 Azerbaijan
239

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
162 (91%)
♀ Female
16 (9%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 17
174
Would be under 30 (97%)
6
Would be 30–60 (3%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 180 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2009

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
65
Classic Feel
15
Modern Appeal
100
International
100

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Mahin Through the Generations

Mahin, a name that's as rare as it is beautiful, has seen a steady decline since its peak in 2009. With only 18 births that year, it's clear that Mahin is a name for those who appreciate uniqueness. Today, most people named Mahin are under 30, indicating that it's a genuinely modern name. The majority of the 178 individuals bearing this name are young, with 174 under 30, and only 6 aged between 30 and 60. This trend suggests that Mahin is likely to remain a name associated with younger generations for some time.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 5

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Mahin's Persian roots

📄 About the Name Mahin

How Many People Have the Name Mahin?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 629 people in the United States currently share the name Mahin. That works out to roughly 1 in every 526,946 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Mahin a Common or Rare Name?

Mahin is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Mahin Mean?

Mahin means "moon" and comes from Persian origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Mahin in SSA data, approximately 91% are male and 9% are female.

When Was Mahin Most Popular?

The name Mahin reached peak popularity in 2009, with 18 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Mahin?

Approximately 629 people named Mahin live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 629. That works out to roughly 1 in 526,946 Americans.

Is Mahin a rare name?

Mahin is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 526,946 Americans has this name.

What does the name Mahin mean?

Mahin means "moon" and comes from Persian origins.

Is Mahin more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 91% of people named Mahin are male and 9% are female.

When was Mahin most popular?

Mahin peaked in 2009 with 18 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US629
All-Time Births629
1 in X1 in 526,946
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age17
Peak Year2009
World Rank#5,105
Male %91%
Female %9%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.