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UK boy's name

Mazin

A masculine Arabic name meaning valiant or courageous.

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Mazin is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Mazin popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2263, with 10 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2016, with 21 births.

This profile covers 255 England and Wales registrations across 27 recorded years from 1997 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

The latest count is about 48% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 253 living people in the UK are called Mazin. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Mazin ranked #2263 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 10 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2016, when 21 boys were registered as Mazin.
  • About 253 living people in the UK are estimated to have Mazin as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#2263

2024

Births in 2024

10

Latest year

Peak year

2016

21 births

Estimated living

253

2026

Meaning

What does Mazin mean?

The name Mazin has its origins in the Arabic language and culture, with a history that dates back several centuries. It is derived from the Arabic root word "maza," which means "to excel" or "to surpass." The name Mazin itself is believed to have been in use since the early medieval period in the Arab world.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mazin can be found in historical texts from the 9th century, where it is mentioned as the name of a prominent scholar and poet from the Abbasid Caliphate. Mazin ibn al-Muhallab al-Azdi, born in 787 AD, was a renowned literary figure whose works were widely celebrated during his time.

In the 10th century, another notable individual named Mazin al-Marwazi gained recognition as a skilled physician and author of several medical treatises. His contributions to the field of medicine were significant, and his works were widely studied and referenced by scholars of the era.

Moving forward to the 12th century, Mazin al-Din Ibn al-Athir, born in 1160 AD, was a celebrated historian and author from Mosul, modern-day Iraq. His comprehensive historical work, "Al-Kamil fi al-Tarikh" (The Complete History), is considered a valuable source for understanding the events and personalities of the Islamic world during that period.

In the 14th century, a notable figure named Mazin al-Din al-Baghdadi made his mark as a prominent Islamic scholar and jurist. His expertise in Islamic jurisprudence (fiqh) and his contributions to the interpretation of religious texts earned him recognition among his contemporaries.

Another individual of historical significance bearing the name Mazin was Mazin al-Bukhari, born in the late 15th century. He was a renowned calligrapher and poet from Bukhara, modern-day Uzbekistan, who was celebrated for his mastery of the Arabic script and his poetic compositions.

These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who bore the name Mazin and made significant contributions to various fields, ranging from literature and poetry to medicine, history, and Islamic scholarship. The name's roots in the Arabic language and its association with excellence and distinction have undoubtedly contributed to its enduring appeal and use over the centuries.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Mazin over time

The chart below shows babies named Mazin registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1997 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Mazin, the clearest high point is 2016. The latest England and Wales figure is 10 births in 2024, compared with 21 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Mazin
05111621199720102024

Decades

Mazin by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Mazin was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2020s #2085 55 5
2010s #2417 95 10
2000s #1760 96 10
1990s #2217 9 2

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FAQ

Mazin: questions and answers

How popular is the name Mazin in the UK right now?

In 2024, Mazin was ranked #2263 for boys in England and Wales, with 10 births registered.

When was Mazin most popular?

The peak year on record was 2016, with 21 babies registered as Mazin in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Mazin?

A masculine Arabic name meaning valiant or courageous.

How many people are called Mazin in the UK?

A total of 255 babies have been registered as Mazin across the 27 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.