Mehran
Every Mehran since 1974 — 320 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Mehran
Mehran is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,333 in 2025 with 18 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1974, 320 American babies have been named Mehran. Its peak came in 2024, when 28 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 Mehran stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Mehran year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 18 | #5,333 |
| 2024 | 28 | #3,950 |
| 2023 | 21 | #4,838 |
| 2022 | 18 | #5,353 |
| 2021 | 22 | #4,588 |
| 2020 | 13 | #6,510 |
| 2019 | 14 | #6,306 |
| 2018 | 14 | #6,223 |
| 2017 | 13 | #6,548 |
| 2016 | 12 | #6,996 |
| 2015 | 10 | #7,858 |
| 2014 | 6 | #11,657 |
| 2013 | 8 | #9,370 |
| 2012 | 5 | #13,539 |
| 2011 | — | — |
| 2010 | — | — |
| 2009 | 5 | #13,805 |
| 2008 | — | — |
| 2007 | — | — |
| 2006 | — | — |
| 2005 | — | — |
| 2004 | 6 | #10,873 |
| 2003 | — | — |
| 2002 | 7 | #9,069 |
| 2001 | — | — |
| 2000 | — | — |
| 1995 | 6 | #8,512 |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | 5 | #7,218 |
| 1980 | 9 | #4,378 |
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Famous people named Mehran
- Mehran Karimi Nasseri Celebrity · b. 1942
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Mehran in 2025?
Mehran ranked #5,333 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 18 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Mehran?
320 babies have been named Mehran in the United States since 1974, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Mehran most popular?
Mehran peaked in 2024, when 28 newborns received the name.
Is Mehran a boy or girl name?
Mehran is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Mehran rising or falling?
Mehran is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Mehran?
Well-known people named Mehran include Mehran Karimi Nasseri (celebrity).