Mahrus
A masculine Arabic name meaning "victorious", "triumphant" or "successful".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Mahrus. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Mahrus today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Mahrus births was 2015 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Mahrus. 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 Mahrus with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Mahrus. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2015
5 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2015 SSA rank
#13,295
Tracked since 2015
Popularity
Mahrus: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Mahrus 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 Mahrus during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Mahrus
The name Mahrus traces its origins to the Arabic language and culture. It is derived from the Arabic root word "haras," which means "to guard" or "to protect." The name Mahrus is believed to have emerged during the early Islamic period, around the 7th century AD.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Mahrus can be found in ancient Arabic literature and poetry. It was often used as a name for children, with the intention of bestowing upon them the qualities of being a guardian or protector.
In Islamic history, there are references to several notable figures bearing the name Mahrus. One such individual was Mahrus al-Qurtubi, a renowned Islamic scholar and jurist who lived in the 10th century AD. He was known for his contributions to the study of Islamic jurisprudence and his writings on the interpretation of the Qur'an.
Another historical figure with the name Mahrus was Mahrus al-Andalusi, a mathematician and astronomer from the 12th century AD. He was born in Cordoba, Spain, and is credited with making significant advancements in the fields of algebra and trigonometry.
In the 13th century AD, there was a Persian poet named Mahrus al-Ghaznavi, who hailed from the city of Ghazni (present-day Afghanistan). His poetic works, which were written in Persian, are celebrated for their lyrical beauty and profound insights into human nature.
Moving forward in time, one of the most notable figures with the name Mahrus was Mahrus al-Rumi, a Turkish scholar and Sufi mystic who lived in the 16th century AD. He was a prominent figure in the Ottoman Empire and is revered for his spiritual teachings and contributions to the spread of Sufism.
Another individual worth mentioning is Mahrus al-Jaza'iri, an Algerian resistance leader who fought against French colonial rule in the 19th century AD. He played a pivotal role in the Algerian resistance movement and is remembered as a symbol of courage and defiance against oppression.
These are just a few examples of the many historical figures who have borne the name Mahrus over the centuries. While the name's popularity may have waxed and waned across different regions and time periods, its roots in Arabic language and culture remain a testament to its enduring legacy.
People
Mahrus + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Mahrus 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
Mahrus: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Mahrus?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Mahrus 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Mahrus a common name?
We classify Mahrus as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Mahrus most popular?
The single biggest year for Mahrus was 2015, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Mahrus is about 11 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 Mahrus in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Mahrus a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Mahrus 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 Mahrus still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Mahrus 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 Mahrus 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 named Mahrus?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.