Mubin
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "clear" or "manifest".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Mubin. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Mubin today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Mubin births was 2014 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Mubin. 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 Mubin with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Mubin. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2014
5 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2014 SSA rank
#13,407
Tracked since 2014
Popularity
Mubin: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Mubin 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 Mubin 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 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Mubin
The name Mubin is derived from the Arabic language and has its roots in the Islamic tradition. It is believed to have originated in the Middle East during the 7th century AD, around the time of the birth of Islam and the emergence of the Arabic language as a prominent literary and religious language.
The name Mubin is derived from the Arabic word "mubeen," which means "clear," "manifest," or "evident." It is often used to describe something that is clear, distinct, or easily understood. In the context of Islamic teachings, the word "mubeen" is frequently used to describe the clarity and comprehensibility of the Qur'an and its teachings.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mubin can be found in the Qur'an itself, where it is used as an adjective to describe the divine revelations and guidance. For example, in Surah Al-Nahl (Chapter 16, Verse 89), the Qur'an states: "And We have sent down to you the Book as clarification for all things and as guidance and mercy and good tidings for the Muslims."
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Mubin. One of the earliest recorded individuals with this name was Mubin ibn Hasan al-Farisi (born around 950 AD), a renowned Persian poet and writer who lived during the Samanid era. His works, including the Mubin-nama, are considered significant contributions to Persian literature.
Another prominent figure was Mubin al-Muwaffaq (born around 1030 AD), a renowned Arab mathematician and astronomer from Baghdad. He made significant contributions to the field of mathematics and is known for his works on arithmetic and algebra.
In the 13th century, Mubin al-Din al-Khatib al-Tabrizi (born around 1210 AD) was a prominent Persian scholar and calligrapher. He is renowned for his writings on Islamic jurisprudence and his exceptional calligraphic skills, which earned him a reputation as one of the greatest calligraphers of his time.
During the Ottoman Empire, Mubin Efendi (born around 1500 AD) was a notable Ottoman statesman and poet. He served as the Grand Vizier under Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent and is remembered for his literary works, including poems and prose.
In more recent times, Mubin Sheppard (born in 1933) is a renowned British actor and writer. He has appeared in numerous television shows and films and is known for his contributions to the entertainment industry.
While the name Mubin has its roots in the Arabic language and Islamic tradition, it has transcended cultural boundaries and has been adopted by people of various backgrounds and ethnicities throughout history.
People
Mubin + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Mubin 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
Mubin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Mubin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Mubin 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 Mubin a common name?
We classify Mubin 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 Mubin most popular?
The single biggest year for Mubin was 2014, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Mubin is about 12 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 Mubin in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Mubin a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Mubin 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 Mubin still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Mubin 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 Mubin 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 Americans are named Mubin?
See how many people share the name Mubin on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.