Muhsin
Borrowed from Arabic مُحْسِن (muḥsin, “charitable”).
Every Muhsin since 1994 — 653 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Muhsin
Muhsin is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,970 in 2025 with 42 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1994, 653 American babies have been named Muhsin. Its peak came in 2017, when 44 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Muhsin stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Muhsin year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 42 | #2,970 |
| 2024 | 38 | #3,199 |
| 2023 | 38 | #3,207 |
| 2022 | 25 | #4,255 |
| 2021 | 37 | #3,222 |
| 2020 | 32 | #3,469 |
| 2019 | 43 | #2,885 |
| 2018 | 39 | #3,034 |
| 2017 | 44 | #2,783 |
| 2016 | 38 | #3,102 |
| 2015 | 29 | #3,754 |
| 2014 | 25 | #4,092 |
| 2013 | 36 | #3,105 |
| 2012 | 19 | #4,978 |
| 2011 | 25 | #4,069 |
| 2010 | 17 | #5,403 |
| 2009 | 15 | #5,997 |
| 2008 | 15 | #5,973 |
| 2007 | 15 | #5,829 |
| 2006 | 13 | #6,350 |
| 2005 | 12 | #6,502 |
| 2004 | 9 | #7,974 |
| 2003 | 9 | #7,649 |
| 2002 | 9 | #7,453 |
| 2001 | 9 | #7,324 |
| 2000 | 10 | #6,684 |
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Famous people named Muhsin
- Muhsin al-Ramli Writer · b. 1967
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Muhsin mean?
Borrowed from Arabic مُحْسِن (muḥsin, “charitable”).
How popular is the name Muhsin in 2025?
Muhsin ranked #2,970 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 42 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Muhsin?
653 babies have been named Muhsin in the United States since 1994, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Muhsin most popular?
Muhsin peaked in 2017, when 44 newborns received the name.
Is Muhsin a boy or girl name?
Muhsin is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Muhsin rising or falling?
Muhsin is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Muhsin?
Well-known people named Muhsin include Muhsin al-Ramli (writer).