Momen
One who has faith and strong religious devotion.
Name Census estimates that about 87 living Americans carry the first name Momen. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Momen today is around 16 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Momen births was 2003 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Momen. 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 Momen with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Momen. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
87
~ 1 in 3,939,705 Americans
Peak year
2003
8 babies that year
Average age
16
years old
2023 SSA rank
#13,512
Tracked since 1998
Popularity
Momen: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Momen from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 39 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Momen 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 Momen 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 Momen
The name Momen has its origins in the Arabic language, where it is derived from the word "mu'min," which means "believer" or "faithful." This name is closely associated with the Islamic faith and culture, and it has been used within Arab societies for centuries.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Momen can be found in various Islamic texts and historical accounts from the 7th century AD. During this time, the name was given to individuals who demonstrated unwavering faith and commitment to the teachings of Islam.
In the 9th century, a prominent scholar and philosopher named Momen Al-Kindi lived in Baghdad. He was renowned for his contributions to the fields of philosophy, mathematics, and medicine. His works had a significant impact on the intellectual discourse of his era and beyond.
Another notable figure bearing the name Momen was Momen Al-Baghdadi, a 12th-century Sufi mystic and poet from Baghdad. His poetic works explored the spiritual dimensions of love and devotion, and they continue to be studied and appreciated by scholars and literary enthusiasts alike.
In the 14th century, Momen Ibn Battuta, a Moroccan scholar and explorer, embarked on an epic journey that took him across vast regions of Africa, Asia, and Europe. His travels were documented in his famous travelogue, "The Rihla," which provides invaluable insights into the cultures and societies he encountered during his remarkable odyssey.
Fast-forwarding to the 20th century, we find Momen Sanaie, an Iranian poet and literary figure who made significant contributions to the field of Persian literature. Born in 1919, Sanaie's works often explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition, earning him a prominent place in the canon of modern Persian poetry.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have carried the name Momen throughout history, each leaving an indelible mark on their respective fields and cultures. The name's profound connection to faith and devotion has undoubtedly contributed to its enduring legacy and significance within the Arabic-speaking world and beyond.
People
Momen + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Momen 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
Momen: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Momen?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 87 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Momen 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 3,939,705 US residents.
Is Momen a common name?
We classify Momen as "Very Rare". It ranks above 62.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 88 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Momen most popular?
The single biggest year for Momen was 2003, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Momen is about 16 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 Momen in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Momen a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Momen 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 Momen still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Momen 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 Momen 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 share the name Momen?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.