Musawer
A masculine Arabic name meaning "artist" or "painter".
Name Census estimates that about 7 living Americans carry the first name Musawer. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Musawer today is around 6 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Musawer births was 2020 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Musawer. 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 Musawer with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Musawer. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
7
~ 1 in 48,964,905 Americans
Peak year
2020
7 babies that year
Average age
6
years old
2020 SSA rank
#10,249
Tracked since 2020
Popularity
Musawer: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Musawer 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 Musawer 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 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Musawer
The name Musawer has its origins in the Arabic language and culture. It is derived from the root word "sawwara," which means "to form" or "to give shape." This suggests that the name may have been associated with professions or individuals involved in creative or artistic pursuits.
In the earliest recorded instances, the name Musawer appeared in ancient Arabic texts and manuscripts, often in reference to skilled artisans, painters, or sculptors. It was a name bestowed upon those who excelled in crafting visual representations or shaping materials into intricate forms.
One of the earliest known historical figures bearing the name Musawer was a renowned calligrapher and illuminator who lived in the 10th century during the Abbasid Caliphate. His exquisite works adorned various manuscripts and religious texts, earning him great acclaim for his artistic mastery.
Another notable individual named Musawer was a master architect who lived in the 12th century during the Ayyubid dynasty. He was responsible for designing and overseeing the construction of several magnificent mosques and palaces, leaving an indelible mark on the architectural landscape of the region.
In the 14th century, a scholar and poet named Musawer ibn Ali al-Gharnati emerged from the city of Granada in Andalusia. His poetic works, which often celebrated the beauty of nature and the human form, were widely acclaimed and have been preserved in various anthologies.
During the Ottoman Empire in the 16th century, a skilled miniature painter named Musawer Mehmed gained renown for his intricate and vibrant illustrations adorning manuscripts and books. His works were highly sought after by the elite of the time and are now considered invaluable treasures of Islamic art.
In the realm of literature, a prominent figure named Musawer al-Baghdadi lived in the 9th century and authored several influential works on rhetoric, poetry, and the Arabic language. His contributions to the literary traditions of the region have been widely studied and celebrated.
These are just a few examples of individuals who carried the name Musawer throughout history, each leaving a lasting impact in their respective fields and contributing to the rich cultural heritage of the regions they hailed from.
People
Musawer + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Musawer as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
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Other first names starting with M with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Musawer: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Musawer?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 7 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Musawer 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 48,964,905 US residents.
Is Musawer a common name?
We classify Musawer as "Very Rare". It ranks above 23.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 7 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Musawer most popular?
The single biggest year for Musawer was 2020, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Musawer is about 6 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 Musawer in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Musawer a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Musawer 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 Musawer still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Musawer 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 Musawer 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 share the name Musawer?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.