Muhsin
One who performs good deeds or acts virtuously.
Name Census estimates that about 606 living Americans carry the first name Muhsin. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Muhsin today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Muhsin births was 2017 (44 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Muhsin. 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.
People living today
606
~ 1 in 565,601 Americans
Peak year
2017
44 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2024 SSA rank
#3,188
Tracked since 1994
Popularity
Muhsin: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Muhsin from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 315 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Muhsin remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Muhsin 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 Muhsin during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Muhsins live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. Minnesota, Ohio, Pennsylvania recorded the most babies named Muhsin, while Pennsylvania, Ohio, Minnesota recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 70 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Muhsin
The name Muhsin has its origins in the Arabic language and is derived from the root word "hasana," which means "to do good" or "to be virtuous." It is a name that carries a positive connotation and reflects the Islamic values of kindness, benevolence, and ethical conduct.
Muhsin can be traced back to the early days of Islam, as it is mentioned in the Quran, the holy book of Islam. The name appears in several verses, often referring to those who strive to do good deeds and act righteously. This connection to the Quran and Islamic teachings has made Muhsin a popular name among Muslim communities throughout history.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Muhsin can be found in the famous hadith (sayings of the Prophet Muhammad) collection, Sahih al-Bukhari, compiled in the 9th century. The hadith mentions a companion of the Prophet Muhammad named Muhsin ibn Malik, who was known for his piety and devotion.
Throughout Islamic history, several prominent figures have borne the name Muhsin. One notable example is Muhsin al-Amin al-Husayni (1867-1952), a prominent Arab nationalist and politician who served as the mayor of Jerusalem during the British Mandate period in Palestine.
Another influential figure was Muhsin al-Hakim (1889-1971), an Iraqi Shia scholar and religious leader who played a significant role in the revival of Islamic studies and the establishment of educational institutions in Iraq.
Muhsin Mahdi (1926-2007) was a renowned scholar of Islamic philosophy and a professor at Harvard University. He is best known for his work on the translation and interpretation of ancient Arabic texts, particularly those of the philosopher Al-Farabi.
Muhsin Ertuğrul (1892-1979) was a Turkish actor, director, and playwright who is considered a pioneer of modern Turkish theater. He founded the Muhsin Ertuğrul Theater and contributed significantly to the development of Turkish dramatic arts.
Muhsin Bey (1819-1884), also known as Muhsin Pasha, was an Ottoman statesman and diplomat who served as the Grand Vizier (Prime Minister) of the Ottoman Empire from 1876 to 1877.
While the name Muhsin has its roots in the Arabic language and Islamic tradition, it has also been adopted and used in various cultures and regions influenced by Islam, including parts of Asia, Africa, and Europe. The name continues to be popular among Muslim communities worldwide, carrying with it the rich historical and cultural significance of its roots.
Notable bearers
Famous people named Muhsin
People
Muhsin + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with M
Other first names starting with M with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Muhsin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Muhsin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 606 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Muhsin 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 565,601 US residents.
Is Muhsin a common name?
We classify Muhsin as "Very Rare". It ranks above 86.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 611 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Muhsin most popular?
The single biggest year for Muhsin was 2017, when 44 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Muhsin is about 11 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Muhsin a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Muhsin 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.
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.