Mahaan
A South Indian name conveying greatness, power, or bigness.
Name Census estimates that about 14 living Americans carry the first name Mahaan. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Mahaan today is around 4 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Mahaan births was 2023 (9 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Mahaan. 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 Mahaan with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Mahaan. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
14
~ 1 in 24,482,453 Americans
Peak year
2023
9 babies that year
Average age
4
years old
2023 SSA rank
#8,663
Tracked since 2021
Popularity
Mahaan: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Mahaan 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 Mahaan 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 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Mahaan
The given name Mahaan has its origins rooted in the Sanskrit language, which is an ancient Indo-Aryan language that served as the foundation for many modern-day Indian languages. The name Mahaan is derived from the Sanskrit word "maha," meaning "great" or "mighty," and it is often associated with qualities such as strength, power, and grandeur.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Mahaan can be traced back to ancient Hindu texts and scriptures, where it was commonly used to describe deities, kings, and other revered figures. One notable example is found in the Mahabharata, an ancient Indian epic poem, where the name appears in reference to the great warrior Arjuna, who was also known as Mahaan Veer (the mighty warrior).
Throughout history, the name Mahaan has been borne by several notable individuals, including Mahaan Mirdha (c. 1490-1578), a celebrated Indian poet and mystic known for his devotional works. Another prominent figure was Mahaan Mandak (1655-1724), a renowned Marathi poet and scholar who made significant contributions to the Marathi literary tradition.
In the realm of politics and governance, Mahaan Singh Rathore (1672-1743) was a prominent Rajput ruler who served as the Maharaja of Marwar (present-day Jodhpur, India) and played a crucial role in the expansion and defense of his kingdom. Additionally, Mahaan Chand Nanda (c. 424-362 BCE) was an influential ruler of the Nanda Empire, which was one of the largest empires in ancient India.
Beyond the Indian subcontinent, the name Mahaan has also been documented in other parts of the world. For instance, Mahaan Ali Khan (1819-1857) was a Persian military commander and poet who served in the Qajar dynasty and played a significant role in the Anglo-Persian War of 1856-1857.
While the name Mahaan has maintained its popularity and significance within various cultures and traditions, particularly in South Asia, it continues to be associated with strength, grandeur, and excellence, reflecting the enduring legacy of its Sanskrit roots.
People
Mahaan + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Mahaan 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
Mahaan: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Mahaan?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 14 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Mahaan 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 24,482,453 US residents.
Is Mahaan a common name?
We classify Mahaan as "Very Rare". It ranks above 34% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 14 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Mahaan most popular?
The single biggest year for Mahaan was 2023, when 9 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Mahaan is about 4 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 Mahaan in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Mahaan a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Mahaan 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 Mahaan still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Mahaan 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 Mahaan 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 Mahaan?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.