Mohsin
One who does good deeds and excels in goodness and kindness.
Name Census estimates that about 462 living Americans carry the first name Mohsin. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Mohsin today is around 19 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Mohsin births was 2010 (22 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Mohsin. 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
462
~ 1 in 741,893 Americans
Peak year
2010
22 babies that year
Average age
19
years old
2024 SSA rank
#5,165
Tracked since 1980
Popularity
Mohsin: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Mohsin from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 138 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Mohsin remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Mohsin 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 Mohsin during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Mohsin
The name Mohsin finds its roots in the Arabic language and culture, originating in the Middle East region during ancient times. It is derived from the Arabic word "husn," which means "beauty" or "goodness." The name is believed to have been in use for centuries, with its earliest recorded instances dating back to the 7th century CE.
Mohsin is a name that holds significant importance in Islamic tradition and history. It is mentioned in the Quran, the holy book of Islam, as one of the attributes of God, referring to the Divine as being the "Most Beautiful" or "the One who bestows goodness." This association with divine beauty and benevolence has contributed to the name's popularity among Muslim communities worldwide.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mohsin can be found in the chronicles of the Abbasid Caliphate, a powerful Islamic empire that ruled from the 8th to the 13th century CE. During this era, several notable figures bore the name Mohsin, including scholars, poets, and military leaders.
Throughout history, there have been numerous individuals who carried the name Mohsin and made significant contributions in various fields. One such individual was Mohsin Fani (1615-1670), a renowned Persian poet and scholar from the Safavid era, known for his mastery of the ghazal form of poetry.
Another notable figure was Mohsin al-Mulk (1805-1872), an influential statesman and prime minister of the Qajar dynasty in Persia (modern-day Iran). He played a crucial role in modernizing the country's administration and implementing reforms during his tenure.
In the 20th century, Mohsin Naqvi (1919-1996) was a prominent Pakistani writer and novelist who received the prestigious Sitara-e-Imtiaz (Star of Excellence) award for his literary contributions. His works explored themes of social injustice, spirituality, and the human experience.
Mohsin Hamid (born 1971) is a contemporary Pakistani novelist and author, best known for his critically acclaimed novels "The Reluctant Fundamentalist" and "Exit West." His writing often explores themes of identity, globalization, and the complexities of modern life.
Mohsin Raza (1926-2014) was an influential Indian Muslim scholar and religious leader who served as the president of the influential Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind organization. He played a significant role in promoting interfaith dialogue and advocating for the rights of minorities in India.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have carried the name Mohsin throughout history, each leaving their mark in various fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of cultural and intellectual heritage associated with this name.
People
Mohsin + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with M
Other first names starting with M with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Mohsin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Mohsin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 462 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Mohsin 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 741,893 US residents.
Is Mohsin a common name?
We classify Mohsin as "Very Rare". It ranks above 83.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 469 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Mohsin most popular?
The single biggest year for Mohsin was 2010, when 22 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Mohsin is about 19 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Mohsin a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Mohsin 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.