Mazin
A masculine Arabic name meaning valiant or courageous.
Name Census estimates that about 749 living Americans carry the first name Mazin. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Mazin today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Mazin births was 2019 (34 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Mazin. 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.
People living today
749
~ 1 in 457,616 Americans
Peak year
2019
34 babies that year
Average age
17
years old
2024 SSA rank
#4,269
Tracked since 1970
Popularity
Mazin: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Mazin from the 1970s through to the 2020s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 282 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Mazin remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Mazin 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 Mazin during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Mazins live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. Texas, California, Minnesota recorded the most babies named Mazin, while New York, Minnesota, California recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 10 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Mazin
The name Mazin has its origins in the Arabic language and culture, with a history that dates back several centuries. It is derived from the Arabic root word "maza," which means "to excel" or "to surpass." The name Mazin itself is believed to have been in use since the early medieval period in the Arab world.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mazin can be found in historical texts from the 9th century, where it is mentioned as the name of a prominent scholar and poet from the Abbasid Caliphate. Mazin ibn al-Muhallab al-Azdi, born in 787 AD, was a renowned literary figure whose works were widely celebrated during his time.
In the 10th century, another notable individual named Mazin al-Marwazi gained recognition as a skilled physician and author of several medical treatises. His contributions to the field of medicine were significant, and his works were widely studied and referenced by scholars of the era.
Moving forward to the 12th century, Mazin al-Din Ibn al-Athir, born in 1160 AD, was a celebrated historian and author from Mosul, modern-day Iraq. His comprehensive historical work, "Al-Kamil fi al-Tarikh" (The Complete History), is considered a valuable source for understanding the events and personalities of the Islamic world during that period.
In the 14th century, a notable figure named Mazin al-Din al-Baghdadi made his mark as a prominent Islamic scholar and jurist. His expertise in Islamic jurisprudence (fiqh) and his contributions to the interpretation of religious texts earned him recognition among his contemporaries.
Another individual of historical significance bearing the name Mazin was Mazin al-Bukhari, born in the late 15th century. He was a renowned calligrapher and poet from Bukhara, modern-day Uzbekistan, who was celebrated for his mastery of the Arabic script and his poetic compositions.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who bore the name Mazin and made significant contributions to various fields, ranging from literature and poetry to medicine, history, and Islamic scholarship. The name's roots in the Arabic language and its association with excellence and distinction have undoubtedly contributed to its enduring appeal and use over the centuries.
People
Mazin + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Mazin 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
Mazin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Mazin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 749 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Mazin 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 457,616 US residents.
Is Mazin a common name?
We classify Mazin as "Very Rare". It ranks above 88.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 759 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Mazin most popular?
The single biggest year for Mazin was 2019, when 34 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Mazin is about 17 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Mazin a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Mazin 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.
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.