How Many People Are Named Mehrdad?

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

Mehrdad
Very Rare
Persian

Mehrdad means 'great' in Persian, making it a name that carries weight. Only 6 people named Mehrdad live in the US today, which is just 1 in 58,845,557 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1982 with 6 births.

~6
Living in US
1 in 58,845,557
Americans
1982
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Great
🌐
Origin
Persian
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Dignified Reliable Ambitious
8
Life Path Number

Life-path number 8 represents leadership, power, and success.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

149,483
Worldwide Bearers
#7,018
Global Rank
🇮🇷 Iran
143,595
🇺🇸 United States
2,743
🇨🇦 Canada
971
🇬🇧 England
396
🇩🇪 Germany
347
🇸🇪 Sweden
310
🇳🇱 Netherlands
158
🇹🇭 Thailand
102
🇩🇰 Denmark
87
🇵🇰 Pakistan
76

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
6 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 44
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
6
Would be 30–60 (100%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 6 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: 1982

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
0
Classic Feel
29
Modern Appeal
71
International
100

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

📜 Mehrdad Through the Generations

Mehrdad has seen a steady presence in the United States since its peak in 1982, when it had 6 births. Today, there are 6 people named Mehrdad living in the country, all of whom are likely between the ages of 30 and 60. This indicates that the name is primarily associated with individuals born in the early 1980s, suggesting it's a name that's been passed down through generations but remains relatively uncommon.

✨ Similar Names to Mehrdad

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Mehrdad's Persian roots

📄 About the Name Mehrdad

How Many People Have the Name Mehrdad?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 6 people in the United States currently share the name Mehrdad. That works out to roughly 1 in every 58,845,557 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Mehrdad a Common or Rare Name?

Mehrdad 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 Mehrdad Mean?

Mehrdad means "great" and comes from Persian origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Mehrdad in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Mehrdad Most Popular?

The name Mehrdad reached peak popularity in 1982, with 6 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 Mehrdad?

Approximately 6 people named Mehrdad live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 6. That works out to roughly 1 in 58,845,557 Americans.

Is Mehrdad a rare name?

Mehrdad is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 58,845,557 Americans has this name.

What does the name Mehrdad mean?

Mehrdad means "great" and comes from Persian origins.

Is Mehrdad more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Mehrdad are male and 0% are female.

When was Mehrdad most popular?

Mehrdad peaked in 1982 with 6 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 US6
All-Time Births6
1 in X1 in 58,845,557
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age44
Peak Year1982
World Rank#7,018
Male %100%
Female %0%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.