Maulin
A masculine name derived from Sanskrit meaning "gentle or tender".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Maulin. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Maulin today is around 43 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Maulin births was 1980 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Maulin. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Maulin. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1980
5 babies that year
Average age
43
years old
1980 SSA rank
#6,905
Tracked since 1980
Popularity
Maulin: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Maulin 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 Maulin during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Maulin
The name Maulin has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the Sanskrit language. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "maulika," which means "essential" or "fundamental." The name gained popularity during the ancient and medieval periods of Indian history.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Maulin can be found in the Hindu sacred text, the Mahabharata. The epic poem mentions a character named Maulin, who was a skilled archer and warrior. This reference dates back to around the 4th century BCE.
In the 6th century CE, there was a famous Indian scholar and philosopher named Maulin Bhatta, who made significant contributions to the field of logic and epistemology. He is known for his work "Nyayapravesa," which is considered a seminal text in the Nyaya school of Indian philosophy.
During the Gupta Empire, which ruled much of the Indian subcontinent between the 4th and 6th centuries CE, the name Maulin was particularly popular among the ruling class and aristocracy. Several inscriptions and coins from this period bear the name Maulin, indicating its widespread use.
In the 12th century, there was a renowned Indian mathematician and astronomer named Maulin Bhaskaracharya, who made significant contributions to the field of mathematics. He is best known for his work "Siddhanta Shiromani," which covers a wide range of mathematical topics, including algebra, arithmetic, and calculus.
Another notable figure with the name Maulin was Maulin Shah, a 17th-century ruler of the Sultanate of Gujarat. He was known for his patronage of the arts and architecture, and many historical monuments and structures were built during his reign, including the famous Maulin Masjid in Ahmedabad.
Throughout history, the name Maulin has been associated with individuals who have made significant contributions to various fields, ranging from philosophy and literature to science and mathematics. Its Sanskrit roots and historical significance have made it a popular name choice in the Indian subcontinent for centuries.
People
Maulin + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Maulin 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
Maulin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Maulin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Maulin 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 Maulin a common name?
We classify Maulin 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 Maulin most popular?
The single biggest year for Maulin was 1980, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Maulin is about 43 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 Maulin in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Maulin a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Maulin 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 Maulin still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Maulin 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 Maulin 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 have Maulin as a first name?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.