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Mosawer

An Arabic masculine name meaning "illustrator" or "portrait artist".

Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Mosawer. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Mosawer today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Mosawer births was 2018 (5 babies).

This page is the full Name Census profile for Mosawer. 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 Mosawer. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.

People living today

5

~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans

Peak year

2018

5 babies that year

Average age

8

years old

2018 SSA rank

#13,492

Tracked since 2018

Popularity

Mosawer: popularity over time

Babies born per year

01345

Decades

Mosawer 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 Mosawer during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.

DecadeMaleFemaleTotal
2010s505

Origin

Meaning and history of Mosawer

The name Mosawer is believed to have originated in the Arabic language, with its roots tracing back to ancient Middle Eastern civilizations. It is derived from the Arabic word "musawwir," which means "artist" or "illustrator."

The name's connection to the arts and creative expression is evident in its linguistic origins. In the early days of Arabic literature and culture, the term "musawwir" was used to refer to skilled artisans, painters, and illustrators who captured the world around them through their craft.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mosawer can be found in the writings of renowned Islamic scholars and historians from the 9th to 11th centuries. These texts often mentioned individuals with this name, suggesting its use was prevalent during the golden age of Islamic civilization.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Mosawer. One such person was Mosawer al-Din, a distinguished Persian calligrapher and artist who lived in the 13th century. His intricate calligraphic works and illuminated manuscripts are celebrated as masterpieces of Islamic art.

Another prominent figure with this name was Mosawer al-Mulk, an influential vizier and statesman who served under the Seljuk Empire in the 11th century. His political acumen and diplomatic skills played a crucial role in shaping the empire's policies and relations with neighboring kingdoms.

In the realm of literature, Mosawer al-Baghdadi was a renowned poet and scholar who lived in Baghdad during the 10th century. His poetic works were widely acclaimed for their eloquence and vivid imagery, earning him a place among the literary greats of his time.

The name Mosawer also found its way into the annals of Islamic mysticism. Mosawer al-Sufi, born in the 9th century, was a renowned Sufi mystic and philosopher whose teachings and writings had a profound impact on the development of Sufism.

Another notable bearer of the name was Mosawer al-Andalusi, a skilled architect and engineer who lived in the 12th century during the Almohad Caliphate in Spain. His innovative architectural designs and engineering marvels left a lasting legacy in the cities of Andalusia.

The name Mosawer has endured through the centuries, carrying with it the rich heritage of Arabic language, culture, and creativity. Its connection to the arts, literature, and intellectual pursuits has made it a revered name among scholars, artists, and those who appreciate the finer aspects of human expression.

People

Mosawer + last name combinations

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FAQ

Mosawer: questions and answers

How many people in the U.S. are named Mosawer?

Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Mosawer 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 Mosawer a common name?

We classify Mosawer 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 Mosawer most popular?

The single biggest year for Mosawer was 2018, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Mosawer is about 8 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 Mosawer in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.

Is Mosawer a male name?

Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Mosawer 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 Mosawer still being used today?

Yes. The SSA still recorded Mosawer 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 Mosawer 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 the name Mosawer?

For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.

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