Mahir
Every Mahir since 1977 — 1,658 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Mahir
Mahir is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,405 in 2025 with 130 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1977, 1,658 American babies have been named Mahir. Its peak came in 2025, when 130 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Mahir stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Mahir year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 130 | #1,405 |
| 2024 | 122 | #1,485 |
| 2023 | 114 | #1,544 |
| 2022 | 117 | #1,537 |
| 2021 | 101 | #1,655 |
| 2020 | 99 | #1,628 |
| 2019 | 79 | #1,894 |
| 2018 | 86 | #1,787 |
| 2017 | 74 | #1,950 |
| 2016 | 66 | #2,126 |
| 2015 | 57 | #2,317 |
| 2014 | 54 | #2,390 |
| 2013 | 56 | #2,295 |
| 2012 | 45 | #2,702 |
| 2011 | 35 | #3,217 |
| 2010 | 41 | #2,904 |
| 2009 | 27 | #3,885 |
| 2008 | 32 | #3,468 |
| 2007 | 35 | #3,221 |
| 2006 | 43 | #2,725 |
| 2005 | 38 | #2,828 |
| 2004 | 30 | #3,260 |
| 2003 | 17 | #4,733 |
| 2002 | 19 | #4,271 |
| 2001 | 19 | #4,227 |
| 2000 | 14 | #5,218 |
| 1995 | 9 | #6,222 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Mahir in 2025?
Mahir ranked #1,405 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 130 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Mahir?
1,658 babies have been named Mahir in the United States since 1977, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Mahir most popular?
Mahir peaked in 2025, when 130 newborns received the name.
Is Mahir a boy or girl name?
Mahir is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Mahir rising or falling?
Mahir is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.