Mudaser
An Arabic masculine name meaning "beloved" or "admired one".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Mudaser. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Mudaser today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Mudaser births was 2015 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Mudaser. 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 Mudaser with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Mudaser. 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
#11,651
Tracked since 2015
Popularity
Mudaser: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Mudaser 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 Mudaser 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 Mudaser
The name Mudaser is believed to have its origins in the Arabic language. It is derived from the root word "dars," which means "to study" or "to learn." The name Mudaser is closely related to words like "mudarris," meaning "teacher" or "instructor," and "mudaris," meaning "student" or "learner."
Historically, the name Mudaser was commonly used in the Arab world, particularly in regions that had a strong emphasis on education and scholarly pursuits. It was often given to individuals who were known for their intellectual abilities, academic achievements, or dedication to the pursuit of knowledge.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mudaser can be found in the writings of renowned Arab scholars and historians from the medieval period. For example, the 10th-century historian and philosopher Al-Mas'udi mentions a scholar named Mudaser ibn Ali al-Baghdadi, who lived in Baghdad during the Abbasid Caliphate and was renowned for his contributions to the fields of mathematics and astronomy.
Another notable figure with the name Mudaser was Mudaser al-Athari, a 12th-century scholar from Andalusia (modern-day Spain). He was a prominent jurist and hadith scholar who authored several influential works on Islamic jurisprudence and the sayings of the Prophet Muhammad.
In the 13th century, there was a renowned poet and scholar named Mudaser al-Sanhaji, who hailed from Morocco. He was known for his poetic works that celebrated the beauty of nature and explored philosophical themes.
During the Ottoman Empire, the name Mudaser was also popular among the intellectual and scholarly circles. One notable figure was Mudaser Efendi, an 18th-century Ottoman scholar and calligrapher who was highly regarded for his mastery of the Arabic script and his contributions to the art of calligraphy.
Another famous individual with the name Mudaser was Mudaser al-Qahtani, a 19th-century Arabian poet and writer from the Najd region of the Arabian Peninsula. His poetic works were widely admired for their eloquence and depth, and he was considered one of the most influential literary figures of his time.
While these are just a few examples, the name Mudaser has been borne by numerous scholars, poets, writers, and intellectuals throughout the centuries, reflecting its strong association with the pursuit of knowledge and education in the Arabic and Islamic cultural traditions.
People
Mudaser + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with M
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FAQ
Mudaser: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Mudaser?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Mudaser 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 Mudaser a common name?
We classify Mudaser 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 Mudaser most popular?
The single biggest year for Mudaser was 2015, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Mudaser 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 Mudaser in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Mudaser a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Mudaser 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 Mudaser still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Mudaser 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 Mudaser 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 Mudaser?
See how many people share the name Mudaser on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.