Total births
1,486
Boys' name · since 1976
Mihir
Since 1976, U.S. Social Security records show 1,486 babies named Mihir, peaking in 2002. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #3732
- among boys today
- 1,486
- born since 1976
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 74%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Mihir is the #3732 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 1,486 recorded since 1976.
Social Security Administration records show Mihir recorded 1,486 times among boys since 1976, holding rank #3732 nationally today, ahead of 74% of boys, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1976 to 2025.
- #3732 among boys today
- 1,486 born since 1976
- 2000s peak decade
- 74% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Mihir is currently the #3732 boys' name in America, more common than 74% of boys - 1,486 born since 1976, peaking in the 2000s.
- #3732
- among boys today
- 1,486
- born since 1976
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 74%
- more common than other boys
Mihir vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#3732
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 74% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
43% of everyone ever named Mihir was born in this single decade.
2002
Single peak year
82 babies were named Mihir in 2002 - its busiest year on record.
How Mihir compares
1,486 Top 25% higher than 75% of 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
Mihir's all-time total is 4x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Mihir | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,486 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 82 | 23 | 22,252 |
Mihir's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Mihir's SSA record in two at 2003 and the more recent half accounts for 68% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 32%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1976, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2002 peak of 82, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Mihir at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2002
Current rank
#3,732
Active since
1976
Mihir popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1976–2025
- Peak year (2002)
- 82
- Annual births at peak, across 50 years of records
Mihir by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Mihir's strongest decade.
637 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 43% of all-time use.
Mihir births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 17
1970s
17 births
- 1980s 53
1980s
53 births
- 1990s 229
1990s
229 births
- 2000s
2000s
637 births
- 2010s
2010s
385 births
- 2020s 165
2020s
165 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 637 births (43% of all-time use).
How Mihir compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Mihir's total volume
Mihir vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Mihir by state
Where Mihir concentrates geographically, total births since 1976
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 343 | 23.1% |
| #2 | New Jersey | | 83 | 5.6% |
| #3 | Texas | | 74 | 5.0% |
| #4 | Illinois | | 23 | 1.5% |
| #5 | Michigan | | 16 | 1.1% |
| #6 | Massachusetts | | 11 | 0.7% |
| #7 | New York | | 10 | 0.7% |
| #8 | Washington | | 10 | 0.7% |
California share of Mihir's total US births 23.1%
Even split
343 of 1,486 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 10 reporting states.
Mihir appears in 10 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Mihir? ▼
Since 1976, Social Security records show 1,486 babies named Mihir. Today it holds rank #3732 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2002, with 82 births.
When was Mihir most popular? ▼
Mihir was most popular in the 2000s decade with 637 total births. The single peak year was 2002.
Where is Mihir most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Mihir are California (343 births), New Jersey (83 births), Texas (74 births).
How long has the name Mihir been used? ▼
Mihir has been recorded in Social Security data since 1976, spanning 50 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Mihir? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Mihail, Mihran, Mihailo, Mihcael, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Mihir's data
- Mihir's decade-level peak was the 2000s (637 total births); usage has since declined to 165 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Mihirs (343 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 Mihir
Nearby Names Like Mihir
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Mihir
Mihail Boy
#10321 187 births
Mihran Boy
#7324 162 births
Mihailo Boy
#9512 128 births
Mihcael Boy
75 births
Mihai Boy
71 births
Compare Mihir side by side: Mihir vs Mihail Mihir vs Mihran Mihir vs Mihailo
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Mihir
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, 1976–2025 (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. "Mihir: #3732 Boys' Name - 1,486 Births, Peak 2002." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/mihir. 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 Mihir 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.