Maazin
A name of Arabic origin meaning "determined" or "resolute."
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Maazin. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Maazin today is around 3 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Maazin births was 2023 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Maazin. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Maazin with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Maazin. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2023
6 babies that year
Average age
3
years old
2023 SSA rank
#11,708
Tracked since 2023
Popularity
Maazin: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Maazin 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 Maazin during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Maazin
The name Maazin has its roots in the Arabic language and culture, originating in the Middle East during the medieval period. The name is derived from the Arabic word "maaz," which means "strength" or "power," indicating that it was likely given to individuals who possessed these qualities or were perceived as strong and powerful.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Maazin can be found in the writings of the famous Arab historian and philosopher, Ibn Khaldun, who lived from 1332 to 1406 CE. In his work, "Muqaddimah," he mentions a prominent figure named Maazin ibn Abi al-Qasim, who was a renowned scholar and poet during the Abbasid Caliphate in the 9th century CE.
Throughout history, the name Maazin has been associated with various influential figures, particularly in the realms of literature, scholarship, and religion. One notable bearer of the name was Maazin al-Basri, a renowned Islamic scholar and theologian who lived in the 7th century CE. He was known for his vast knowledge of the Quran and his contributions to the development of Islamic jurisprudence.
Another historical figure who carried the name Maazin was Maazin al-Shushtari, a celebrated Persian poet who lived during the 12th century CE. His poetic works, which explored themes of love, spirituality, and mysticism, are considered among the finest examples of classical Persian literature.
In the realm of literature, Maazin al-Aswad was a notable Arab writer and philosopher who lived in the 9th century CE. He is best known for his works on logic and philosophy, which had a significant influence on the intellectual traditions of the Islamic world.
During the Mamluk period in Egypt and Syria, which spanned from the 13th to the 16th centuries CE, a famous military leader named Maazin al-Dimashqi rose to prominence. He was renowned for his strategic prowess and his role in defending the region against various invasions and conflicts.
While these examples provide a glimpse into the historical significance of the name Maazin, it is important to note that the name has been used across various cultures and regions throughout history, often with slight variations in spelling or pronunciation. However, the core meaning and associations with strength and power have remained consistent, reflecting the enduring legacy of this ancient Arabic name.
People
Maazin + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Maazin 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
Maazin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Maazin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Maazin 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Maazin a common name?
We classify Maazin as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Maazin most popular?
The single biggest year for Maazin was 2023, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Maazin is about 3 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 Maazin in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Maazin a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Maazin in the SSA data are male. 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 Maazin still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Maazin 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 Maazin 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 Maazin?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.