UK girl's name
Mehrin
A feminine name of Persian origin meaning "loving, kind, and affectionate.".
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.
Mehrin is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Mehrin popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3015, with 8 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2024, with 8 births.
This profile covers 56 England and Wales registrations across 13 recorded years from 2002 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.
Mehrin is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 56 living people in the UK are called Mehrin. 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
- • Mehrin ranked #3015 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 8 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2024, when 8 girls were registered as Mehrin.
- • About 56 living people in the UK are estimated to have Mehrin as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3015
2024
Births in 2024
8
Latest year
Peak year
2024
8 births
Estimated living
56
2026
Meaning
What does Mehrin mean?
The name Mehrin is believed to have originated from the Persian language, with roots tracing back to the ancient Persian Empire. It is a combination of the Persian words "mehr," meaning sun or light, and the suffix "-in," which is a common ending for female names in Persian.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mehrin can be found in the Shahnameh, the epic poem written by the renowned Persian poet Ferdowsi in the late 10th century. The name is mentioned in the context of a minor character, suggesting its usage during that time period.
In the 12th century, a notable figure named Mehrin al-Nishaburi was a renowned female scholar and poet from the city of Nishapur, located in present-day Iran. Her contributions to Persian literature and poetry have been celebrated throughout history.
During the Safavid Dynasty in the 16th century, Mehrin was the name of a princess who was the daughter of Shah Tahmasp I. She was known for her beauty and intelligence, and her name was often mentioned in court chronicles and historical records of the time.
In the 19th century, Mehrin Banoo was a celebrated courtesan and dancer in the royal court of the Mughal Empire. She was renowned for her grace and skill in the art of Kathak dance, and her name has been immortalized in various historical accounts and literary works.
Another notable figure bearing the name Mehrin was the 20th-century Iranian poet and writer, Mehrin Farokhi Yazdi. Born in 1924, she was a prominent voice in modern Persian literature and is remembered for her powerful and evocative poetry that explored themes of love, identity, and social issues.
These are just a few examples of the historical figures who have carried the name Mehrin throughout the centuries. While the name's origins can be traced back to ancient Persia, it has transcended cultural and geographic boundaries, maintaining its significance and beauty across various regions and time periods.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Mehrin over time
The chart below shows babies named Mehrin registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2002 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 Mehrin, the clearest high point is 2024. The latest England and Wales figure is 8 births in 2024, compared with 8 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Mehrin by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Mehrin 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 | #4226 | 20 | 4 |
| 2010s | #5694 | 9 | 3 |
| 2000s | #3814 | 27 | 6 |
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- Madison 18,441
- Maria 17,304
- Mollie 15,914
- Martha 15,116
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FAQ
Mehrin: questions and answers
How popular is the name Mehrin in the UK right now?
In 2024, Mehrin was ranked #3015 for girls in England and Wales, with 8 births registered.
When was Mehrin most popular?
The peak year on record was 2024, with 8 babies registered as Mehrin in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Mehrin?
A feminine name of Persian origin meaning "loving, kind, and affectionate.".
How many people are called Mehrin in the UK?
A total of 56 babies have been registered as Mehrin across the 13 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.