Total births
316
Unisex name · since 2006
Mehtab
Mehtab has 316 recorded births since 2006 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2025 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #3684
- among boys today
- 316
- born since 2006
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 74%
- more common than other boys
Mehtab currently ranks #3684 among unisex names in America, with 316 babies recorded since 2006.
Social Security Administration records show Mehtab recorded 316 times among boys since 2006, holding rank #3684 nationally today, ahead of 74% of boys, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2006 to 2025.
- #3684 among boys today
- 316 born since 2006
- 2010s peak decade
- 74% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Mehtab is currently the #3684 unisex name in America, more common than 74% of boys - 316 born since 2006, peaking in the 2010s.
- #3684
- among boys today
- 316
- born since 2006
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 74%
- more common than other boys
Mehtab vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#3684
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 74% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
48% of everyone ever named Mehtab was born in this single decade.
2025
Single peak year
40 babies were named Mehtab in 2025 - its busiest year on record.
How Mehtab compares
316 47th percentile among 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Mehtab's all-time total is 14% below the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Mehtab | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 316 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 40 | 23 | 22,252 |
Mehtab's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Mehtab's SSA record in two at 2017 and the more recent half accounts for 66% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 34%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 2006, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2025 peak of 40, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Mehtab at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2025
Current rank
#3,684
Active since
2006
Mehtab popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2006–2025
- Peak year (2025)
- 40
- Annual births at peak, across 20 years of records
Mehtab popularity over time - girls
26 total births recorded since 2018 (Mehtab as girls' name)
Mehtab by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Mehtab's strongest decade.
152 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 48% of all-time use.
Mehtab births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s 13
2000s
13 births
- 2010s
2010s
152 births
- 2020s
2020s
151 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 152 births (48% of all-time use).
Mehtab by state
Where Mehtab concentrates geographically, total births since 2006
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 149 | 47.2% |
| #2 | New York | | 10 | 3.2% |
| #3 | Indiana | | 6 | 1.9% |
California share of Mehtab's total US births 47.2%
Even split
149 of 316 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Mehtab? ▼
Since 2006, Social Security records show 316 babies named Mehtab. Today it holds rank #3684 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2025, with 40 births.
When was Mehtab most popular? ▼
Mehtab was most popular in the 2010s decade with 152 total births. The single peak year was 2025.
Where is Mehtab most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Mehtab are California (149 births), New York (10 births), Indiana (6 births).
Is Mehtab a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Mehtab is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 316 births, and as a girl's name it has 26 births.
How long has the name Mehtab been used? ▼
Records for Mehtab go back to 2006, giving 20 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Mehtab? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Mehki, Mehdi, Mehmet, Mehran, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Mehtab's data
- Mehtab's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (152 total births) through the 2020s (151) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Mehtabs (149 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- 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 Mehtab
Nearby Names Like Mehtab
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Mehtab
Mehki Boy
#5561 1,528 births
Mehdi Boy
#3929 1,024 births
Mehmet Boy
#4460 837 births
Mehran Boy
#3926 320 births
Mehul Boy
297 births
Compare Mehtab side by side: Mehtab vs Mehki Mehtab vs Mehdi Mehtab vs Mehmet
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Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 2006–2025 (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. "Mehtab: #3684 Unisex Name - 316 Births, Peak 2025." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/mehtab. 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 Mehtab 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 June 2026.