How Many People Are Named Mihir?

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

Mihir
Very Rare
Sanskrit

Mihir means 'sun' in Sanskrit, making it a radiant choice. Only 1,431 people named Mihir live in the US today, which means 1 in 230,553 Americans share this name. The majority, 86%, are under 30, showing its popularity among younger generations.

~1,431
Living in US
1 in 230,553
Americans
2002
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Sun
🌐
Origin
Sanskrit
🌟
Lucky Day
Sunday
💎
Lucky Stone
Ruby
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Radiant Energetic Inspiring
3
Life Path Number

Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

78,547
Worldwide Bearers
#12,576
Global Rank
🇮🇳 India
65,044
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
10,173
🇺🇸 United States
1,309
🇬🇧 England
390
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
381
🇨🇦 Canada
254
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
233
🇴🇲 Oman
111
🇹🇭 Thailand
99
🇳🇿 New Zealand
89

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
1,431 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 20
1,254
Would be under 30 (86%)
202
Would be 30–60 (14%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 1,456 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: 2002

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
90
Classic Feel
25
Modern Appeal
95
International
99

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

📜 Mihir Through the Generations

Mihir saw its peak popularity in 2002 with 82 births, but since then, the name has been on a steady decline. As of now, there are 1,431 people named Mihir in the United States, with most being under 30 years old. This age skew indicates that Mihir is a relatively modern name, embraced by parents of the newer generation.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 334
New Jersey 83
Texas 69
Illinois 23
Michigan 16
Massachusetts 11
New York 10
Washington 10
Pennsylvania 6
Maryland 5

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Mihir's Sanskrit roots

📄 About the Name Mihir

How Many People Have the Name Mihir?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,431 people in the United States currently share the name Mihir. That works out to roughly 1 in every 230,553 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Mihir a Common or Rare Name?

Mihir 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 Mihir Mean?

Mihir means "sun" and comes from Sanskrit origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Mihir Most Popular?

The name Mihir reached peak popularity in 2002, with 82 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 Mihir?

Approximately 1,431 people named Mihir live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,456. That works out to roughly 1 in 230,553 Americans.

Is Mihir a rare name?

Mihir is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 230,553 Americans has this name.

What does the name Mihir mean?

Mihir means "sun" and comes from Sanskrit origins.

Is Mihir more male or female?

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

When was Mihir most popular?

Mihir peaked in 2002 with 82 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 US1,431
All-Time Births1,456
1 in X1 in 230,553
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age20
Peak Year2002
World Rank#12,576
Male %100%
Female %0%

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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.