Total births
94
Girls' name · since 1976
Mahasin
Since 1976, U.S. Social Security records show 94 babies named Mahasin, peaking in 1979. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 94
- total births
- 1976–2017
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
Mahasin sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 94 recorded since 1976.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Mahasin has been recorded 94 times among girls since 1976, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1970s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1976 to 2017.
- 94 total births
- 1976–2017 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 50% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
94 girls have been named Mahasin since 1976, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 2017.
- 94
- total births
- 1976–2017
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
50% of everyone ever named Mahasin was born in this single decade.
1979
Single peak year
16 babies were named Mahasin in 1979 - its busiest year on record.
Mahasin's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Mahasin's SSA record in two at 1981 and the more recent half accounts for 38% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 62%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1986, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1979 peak of 16, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Mahasin at a glance
Last recorded 2017Peak year
1979
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1976
Mahasin popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1976–2017
- Peak year (1979)
- 16
- Annual births at peak, across 42 years of records
Mahasin by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Mahasin's strongest decade.
47 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 50% of all-time use.
Mahasin births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
47 births
- 1980s
1980s
22 births
- 1990s 5
1990s
5 births
- 2000s 8
2000s
8 births
- 2010s 12
2010s
12 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 47 births (50% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Mahasin? ▼
Mahasin has been given to 94 babies in the U.S. since 1976, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2017. 16 babies were born in 1979, its single highest year.
When was Mahasin most popular? ▼
Mahasin was most popular in the 1970s decade with 47 total births. The single peak year was 1979.
How long has the name Mahasin been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Mahasin since 1976 -- 42 years through the most recent 2017 data.
What names are similar to Mahasin? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Mahogany, Mahala, Mahalia, Maha, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Mahasin's data
- Mahasin's decade-level peak was the 1970s (47 total births); usage has since declined to 12 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Mahasin
Nearby Names Like Mahasin
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Mahasin
Mahogany Girl
#2353 4,134 births
Mahala Girl
#5151 2,889 births
Mahalia Girl
#3123 2,370 births
Maha Girl
#3191 2,019 births
Mahi Girl
#4098 1,236 births
Compare Mahasin side by side: Mahasin vs Mahogany Mahasin vs Mahala Mahasin vs Mahalia
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1976–2017 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Mahasin: Baby Name Since 1976 - 94 Births, Peak 1979." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/mahasin. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Mahasin draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.