Mehaan
A masculine name of Hindi origin meaning "great, mighty, distinguished".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Mehaan. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Mehaan today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Mehaan births was 2015 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Mehaan. 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 Mehaan. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2015
6 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2015 SSA rank
#11,628
Tracked since 2015
Popularity
Mehaan: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Mehaan 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 Mehaan 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 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Mehaan
The name Mehaan is believed to have originated from the Sanskrit language, which is an ancient Indo-Aryan language that has been in use for over 3,500 years. It is derived from the root word "mahan," which means "great" or "mighty." The name is thought to have been initially used in the Indian subcontinent during ancient times.
One of the earliest known references to the name Mehaan can be found in the Mahabharata, a ancient Indian epic that dates back to around the 8th or 9th century BCE. In this epic, Mehaan is mentioned as the name of a warrior who fought bravely in the great war described in the text.
During the medieval period, the name Mehaan gained popularity among various ruling dynasties in the Indian subcontinent, particularly in the northern regions. One notable figure with this name was Mehaan Rai, a Rajput ruler who lived in the 12th century CE and was known for his military prowess and leadership skills.
In the 16th century, a renowned Islamic scholar and poet from the Mughal Empire bore the name Mehaan. His works, which were written in Persian and Arabic, were highly influential and widely studied in the region.
Another prominent individual with the name Mehaan was a Sikh warrior and military leader who lived in the 18th century. He played a crucial role in defending the Sikh territories against invading forces and is remembered for his bravery and strategic acumen.
Moving forward in time, the 19th century saw the birth of Mehaan Singh, a influential figure in the Indian independence movement. He was a vocal advocate for civil rights and worked tirelessly to promote education and social reform in his community.
While the name Mehaan has its roots in the Indian subcontinent, it has also been adopted and used in various other cultures and regions over time. Its meaning and association with greatness, power, and leadership have made it a popular choice for parents across different backgrounds.
People
Mehaan + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Mehaan 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
Mehaan: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Mehaan?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Mehaan 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 Mehaan a common name?
We classify Mehaan 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 Mehaan most popular?
The single biggest year for Mehaan was 2015, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Mehaan 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 Mehaan in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Mehaan a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Mehaan 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 Mehaan still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Mehaan 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 Mehaan 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 Mehaan 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.