boys' name · peaked 2002

Mihir

Every Mihir since 1976 — 1,486 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
0.010.030.040.0518801900192019401960198020002020Peak 2002Boys
Rank 2025
#3,723
among boys
Babies in 2025
30
named Mihir
Peak year
2002
82 babies
All-time total
1,486
since 1976

The story of Mihir

Mihir is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,723 in 2025 with 30 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.

Since 1976, 1,486 American babies have been named Mihir. Its peak came in 2002, when 82 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.

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 Mihir stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Mihir year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Boys Boys rank
2025 30 #3,723
2024 30 #3,755
2023 21 #4,839
2022 24 #4,393
2021 26 #4,093
2020 34 #3,317
2019 27 #3,963
2018 28 #3,852
2017 30 #3,642
2016 33 #3,410
2015 42 #2,843
2014 51 #2,481
2013 32 #3,383
2012 40 #2,941
2011 53 #2,393
2010 49 #2,537
2009 62 #2,178
2008 43 #2,813
2007 76 #1,888
2006 63 #2,094
2005 79 #1,705
2004 71 #1,780
2003 65 #1,834
2002 82 #1,526
2001 59 #1,884
2000 37 #2,559
1995 23 #3,066
1990 14 #4,118
1985
1980 5 #6,928
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Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Mihir in 2025?

Mihir ranked #3,723 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 30 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Mihir?

1,486 babies have been named Mihir in the United States since 1976, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Mihir most popular?

Mihir peaked in 2002, when 82 newborns received the name.

Is Mihir a boy or girl name?

Mihir is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Mihir rising or falling?

Mihir is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.

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