Mir
Borrowed from Russian мир (mir, “peace”).
Every Mir since 1972 — 556 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Mir
Mir is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,812 in 2025 with 21 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1972, 556 American babies have been named Mir. Its peak came in 2025, when 21 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 Mir stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Mir year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 21 | #4,812 |
| 2024 | 19 | #5,190 |
| 2023 | 12 | #7,158 |
| 2022 | 14 | #6,371 |
| 2021 | 18 | #5,272 |
| 2020 | 18 | #5,166 |
| 2019 | 10 | #8,016 |
| 2018 | 17 | #5,465 |
| 2017 | 20 | #4,876 |
| 2016 | 14 | #6,237 |
| 2015 | 17 | #5,447 |
| 2014 | 17 | #5,405 |
| 2013 | 12 | #6,898 |
| 2012 | 17 | #5,419 |
| 2011 | 17 | #5,356 |
| 2010 | 10 | #7,954 |
| 2009 | 10 | #8,105 |
| 2008 | 10 | #8,092 |
| 2007 | 10 | #7,989 |
| 2006 | 17 | #5,235 |
| 2005 | 12 | #6,496 |
| 2004 | 19 | #4,540 |
| 2003 | 10 | #7,075 |
| 2002 | 14 | #5,309 |
| 2001 | 16 | #4,826 |
| 2000 | 17 | #4,508 |
| 1995 | 12 | #5,012 |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | 6 | #6,262 |
| 1980 | 6 | #5,992 |
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Famous people named Mir
- Mir Jafar Baghirov Politician · 1896–1956
- Mir Taqi Mir Writer · 1723–1810
- Mir Osman Ali Khan Politician · 1886–1967
- Mir Jafar Politician · 1691–1765
- Mir Sultan Khan Chess player · 1905–1966
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mir mean?
Borrowed from Russian мир (mir, “peace”).
How popular is the name Mir in 2025?
Mir ranked #4,812 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 21 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Mir?
556 babies have been named Mir in the United States since 1972, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Mir most popular?
Mir peaked in 2025, when 21 newborns received the name.
Is Mir a boy or girl name?
Mir is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Mir rising or falling?
Mir is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Mir?
Well-known people named Mir include Mir Jafar Baghirov (politician), Mir Taqi Mir (writer), Mir Osman Ali Khan (politician).