How Many People Are Named Mithun?

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

Mithun
Very Rare
Sanskrit

Mithun means 'to be firm' in Sanskrit, making it a strong choice for parents. Only 1 in 10,144,186 Americans have this name, with just 33 people named Mithun alive today. The majority, 82%, are under 30, giving it a truly modern vibe.

~238
Living in US
1 in 1,392,644
Americans
1990
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
To be firm
🌐
Origin
Sanskrit
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 4
Personality Traits
Determined Steadfast
4
Life Path Number

Life-path number 4 symbolizes stability, practicality, and hard work.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

308,659
Worldwide Bearers
#3,375
Global Rank
🇮🇳 India
232,920
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
67,452
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
2,933
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
1,429
🇳🇵 Nepal
974
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
816
🇴🇲 Oman
342
🇺🇸 United States
269
🇶🇦 Qatar
261
🇰🇼 Kuwait
237

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
33 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 15
27
Would be under 30 (82%)
6
Would be 30–60 (18%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 33 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: 1990

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
35
Classic Feel
25
Modern Appeal
95
International
100

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

📜 Mithun Through the Generations

Mithun saw its peak popularity in 1990 with six births, but it's remained stable since then. Today, there are 33 people named Mithun in the United States, with most under 30 years old. This age skew suggests Mithun is a name chosen by younger parents, contributing to its status as a modern, newer-generation name.

✨ Similar Names to Mithun

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Mithun's Sanskrit roots

📄 About the Name Mithun

How Many People Have the Name Mithun?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 238 people in the United States currently share the name Mithun. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,392,644 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Mithun a Common or Rare Name?

Mithun 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 Mithun Mean?

Mithun means "to be firm" and comes from Sanskrit origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Mithun Most Popular?

The name Mithun reached peak popularity in 1990, 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 Mithun?

Approximately 238 people named Mithun live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 238. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,392,644 Americans.

Is Mithun a rare name?

Mithun is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,392,644 Americans has this name.

What does the name Mithun mean?

Mithun means "to be firm" and comes from Sanskrit origins.

Is Mithun more male or female?

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

When was Mithun most popular?

Mithun peaked in 1990 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 US238
All-Time Births238
1 in X1 in 1,392,644
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age15
Peak Year1990
World Rank#3,375
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.