Rising since 1997, #2,941 for boys today.
Popularity of Muhsin since 1994
Babies named Muhsin per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2017, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Muhsin's real moment was 2025.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 10 |
| 2000s | 116 |
| 2010s | 315 |
| 2020s | 212 |
Meaning & origin
Muhsin is a name that embodies virtue and benevolence, drawn directly from an Arabic active participle meaning 'one who does good.' In the United States, its recorded use began in 1994, and as of 2025 it ranks 2,941, with about 1 in 40,668 boys receiving the name. It has been rising in popularity since 1997, with its peak year being 2025. The name is most common in Minnesota among top-reported states, reflecting concentrations in communities with significant Muslim and Arab American populations. The name's straightforward meaning and strong cultural resonance make it a meaningful choice for families seeking a name with clear ethical connotations, particularly within Islamic traditions.
Muhsin is a masculine name derived from the Arabic root ḥ-s-n, meaning 'to be good, beautiful.' It is the active participle of the verb aḥsana ('to do good'), directly translating to 'one who does good deeds' or 'beneficent.' The name appears in Islamic contexts as an attribute of God (Al-Muhsin, 'the Benefactor') and is commonly used across the Muslim world, particularly in Arabic-speaking and South Asian communities.
Where Muhsin is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Muhsin” around the world
Where Muhsin lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Muhs, Sinny
Sibling names for Muhsin
Names that share Muhsin's style, for a brother or sister.
