Muhammadhassan
A masculine Arabic name composed of Muhammad meaning "praised" and Hassan meaning "handsome".
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Muhammadhassan. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Muhammadhassan today is around 3 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Muhammadhassan births was 2023 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Muhammadhassan. 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 Muhammadhassan. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
2023
6 babies that year
Average age
3
years old
2023 SSA rank
#11,795
Tracked since 2022
Popularity
Muhammadhassan: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Muhammadhassan 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 Muhammadhassan during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 11 | 0 | 11 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Muhammadhassan
The name Muhammadhassan is an Arabic name with deep roots in Islamic culture and history. It is a combination of two distinct names, Muhammad and Hassan, each with its own significance.
Muhammad is one of the most revered names in the Islamic faith, as it was the name of the Prophet Muhammad, the founder of Islam. The name Muhammad is derived from the Arabic root word "hamd," which means "praise" or "to praise." The Prophet Muhammad was born in Mecca in 570 CE and is regarded as the last prophet of God in the Islamic tradition.
Hassan, on the other hand, is an Arabic name meaning "good," "handsome," or "beautiful." It is a name with a rich history, tracing its origins back to the early days of Islam. Hassan was the name of the second grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, born to his daughter Fatimah and son-in-law Ali ibn Abi Talib in 625 CE.
The combination of these two names, Muhammadhassan, is a testament to the deep reverence and respect for the Prophet Muhammad and his family within the Islamic tradition. The name has been used for centuries by Muslims around the world, particularly in regions with strong cultural and historical ties to the Arab world.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Muhammadhassan can be found in the writings of medieval Islamic scholars and historians. For instance, the 9th-century historian Al-Tabari mentions a companion of the Prophet Muhammad named Muhammadhassan ibn Abi Bakr.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Muhammadhassan. One such individual was Muhammadhassan al-Qazvini (1257-1338), a renowned Persian scholar and author who wrote extensively on subjects such as astronomy, geography, and history.
Another prominent bearer of the name was Muhammadhassan Khan (1672-1726), an influential Mughal military commander and governor who played a crucial role in the expansion of the Mughal Empire in India during the reign of Emperor Aurangzeb.
In the 19th century, Muhammadhassan Mirza (1810-1865) was a prominent Persian prince and military leader who served as the governor of various provinces in the Qajar dynasty.
More recently, Muhammadhassan Dehlavi (1915-1998) was an Indian scholar and Sufi mystic who made significant contributions to the study and promotion of Islamic spirituality and mysticism.
These are just a few examples of the many notable individuals who have carried the name Muhammadhassan throughout history, reflecting its significance and enduring legacy within the Islamic tradition.
People
Muhammadhassan + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Muhammadhassan as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with M
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FAQ
Muhammadhassan: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Muhammadhassan?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Muhammadhassan 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 31,159,485 US residents.
Is Muhammadhassan a common name?
We classify Muhammadhassan as "Very Rare". It ranks above 30.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Muhammadhassan most popular?
The single biggest year for Muhammadhassan was 2023, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Muhammadhassan is about 3 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 Muhammadhassan in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Muhammadhassan a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Muhammadhassan 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 Muhammadhassan still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Muhammadhassan 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 Muhammadhassan 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 Muhammadhassan?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.