Mudathir
An Arabic name meaning "one who warns" or "one who brings caution".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Mudathir. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Mudathir today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Mudathir births was 2017 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Mudathir. 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 Mudathir with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Mudathir. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2017
5 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2017 SSA rank
#13,628
Tracked since 2017
Popularity
Mudathir: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Mudathir 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 Mudathir 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 Mudathir
The name Mudathir has its roots in the Arabic language and culture. It is derived from the Arabic word "dathara," which means "to surround" or "to envelop." The name is believed to have originated in the Arabian Peninsula during the early Islamic era, around the 7th century AD.
Mudathir is a masculine name that carries a sense of protection and embracement. It conveys the idea of someone who surrounds or envelops others, either physically or metaphorically, providing a sense of security and comfort.
The name Mudathir has been mentioned in various Arabic literary works and historical records throughout the centuries. One notable example is its appearance in the book "Al-Aghani" (The Songs), a renowned collection of Arabic poetry and songs compiled by Abu al-Faraj al-Isfahani in the 10th century.
The earliest recorded individual bearing the name Mudathir is believed to be Mudathir ibn Rab'i al-Asadi, a companion of the Prophet Muhammad who lived in the 7th century. Another notable figure was Mudathir ibn al-Husayn al-Naysaburi, a Persian scholar and theologian who lived in the 9th century.
Throughout history, several individuals with the name Mudathir have left their mark in various fields. One such person was Mudathir ibn Muhammad al-Qadiri (1073-1142), a renowned Sufi scholar and spiritual leader from Persia. Another was Mudathir ibn Ali al-Khayyat (1030-1100), an influential Arab mathematician and astronomer from Baghdad.
In the literary realm, Mudathir ibn Amr al-Azdi (830-901) was a prominent Arab poet and scholar from Basra, known for his contributions to Arabic poetry and literature. Additionally, Mudathir ibn Isa al-Balkhi (810-892) was a respected Persian physician and philosopher who made significant contributions to the field of medicine.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who bore the name Mudathir, reflecting the rich cultural heritage and significance associated with this Arabic name.
People
Mudathir + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Mudathir 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
Mudathir: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Mudathir?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Mudathir 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 Mudathir a common name?
We classify Mudathir 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 Mudathir most popular?
The single biggest year for Mudathir was 2017, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Mudathir is about 9 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 Mudathir in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Mudathir a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Mudathir 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 Mudathir still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Mudathir 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 Mudathir 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 common is the name Mudathir?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.