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UK boy's name

Mithran

A masculine name of Persian origin meaning "follower of Mithra" or "sun god".

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.

Mithran is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Mithran popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3688, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2016, with 9 births.

This profile covers 45 England and Wales registrations across 7 recorded years from 2016 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 56% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 45 living people in the UK are called Mithran. 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

  • Mithran ranked #3688 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 5 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2016, when 9 boys were registered as Mithran.
  • About 45 living people in the UK are estimated to have Mithran as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#3688

2024

Births in 2024

5

Latest year

Peak year

2016

9 births

Estimated living

45

2026

Meaning

What does Mithran mean?

The name Mithran is derived from the Sanskrit word 'Mithra' or 'Mitra', which is the name of an ancient Indo-Iranian deity associated with light, truth, and covenants. The name has its roots in the ancient Persian and Indian cultures, dating back to the 2nd millennium BCE.

In ancient Persian mythology, Mithra was a significant deity who represented the sun, justice, and truth. The worship of Mithra was widespread in the Persian Empire and later spread to other parts of the ancient world, including the Roman Empire, where it became known as Mithraism.

One of the earliest recorded references to the name Mithran can be found in the Avestan texts, which are a collection of sacred Zoroastrian scriptures. In these texts, Mithra is portrayed as a powerful deity who aids in the fight against evil forces.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Mithran. One of the earliest recorded figures was Mithran I, a ruler of the Parthian Empire who reigned in the 1st century BCE. Another prominent figure was Mithran II, a king of the Indo-Parthian Kingdom who ruled in the 1st century CE.

In the 3rd century CE, a Roman soldier named Mithran was celebrated for his bravery and military prowess. He is said to have fought alongside the Roman Emperor Gordian III in battles against the Persians.

During the medieval period, a Persian poet and philosopher named Mithran al-Din Abul Hasan Ali Kirmani lived in the 12th century CE. He was renowned for his works on Sufism and Islamic mysticism.

In more recent times, Mithran Devadutt was an Indian freedom fighter and activist who played a significant role in the Indian independence movement during the early 20th century. He was born in 1886 and dedicated his life to the cause of Indian nationalism.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Mithran over time

The chart below shows babies named Mithran registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2016 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 Mithran, the clearest high point is 2016. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2024, compared with 9 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Mithran
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Decades

Mithran by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Mithran 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 #3010 20 3
2010s #3178 25 4

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FAQ

Mithran: questions and answers

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

In 2024, Mithran was ranked #3688 for boys in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.

When was Mithran most popular?

The peak year on record was 2016, with 9 babies registered as Mithran in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Mithran?

A masculine name of Persian origin meaning "follower of Mithra" or "sun god".

How many people are called Mithran in the UK?

A total of 45 babies have been registered as Mithran across the 7 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.