UK boy's name
Mohsen
A masculine Arabic name meaning "beautiful" or "benefactor".
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.
Mohsen is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Mohsen popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4270, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2021, with 8 births.
This profile covers 74 England and Wales registrations across 17 recorded years from 1996 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 50% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 73 living people in the UK are called Mohsen. 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
- • Mohsen ranked #4270 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2021, when 8 boys were registered as Mohsen.
- • About 73 living people in the UK are estimated to have Mohsen as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4270
2024
Births in 2024
4
Latest year
Peak year
2021
8 births
Estimated living
73
2026
Meaning
What does Mohsen mean?
The name Mohsen is of Persian origin, derived from the Arabic word "muhsin," which means "benefactor" or "one who does good deeds." The name has been used in various parts of the Middle East and Central Asia, particularly in Iran, Afghanistan, and parts of the Indian subcontinent.
The earliest historical references to the name Mohsen can be traced back to the Islamic era, as it is mentioned in various religious texts and historical records. In the Quran, the term "muhsin" is used to describe those who do good deeds and adhere to the principles of Islam.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Mohsen was Mohsen al-Mulk, a prominent Persian statesman and vizier who lived during the 11th century. He served under the Seljuk Empire and was known for his administrative skills and political acumen.
Another notable figure bearing the name Mohsen was Mohsen Feyz Kashani, a 16th-century Persian poet and mystic. He was renowned for his contributions to Persian literature and his spiritual teachings, which influenced various Sufi orders.
In the 19th century, Mohsen Khan Motamed-od-Dowleh was a prominent Iranian statesman and reformer who held several high-ranking positions in the Qajar dynasty. He played a significant role in the modernization efforts of Iran during that period.
During the 20th century, Mohsen Makhmalbaf was a renowned Iranian filmmaker and writer, known for his poignant and thought-provoking films that often explored social and political themes. He was born in 1957 and has received numerous international awards and accolades for his work.
Another prominent individual with the name Mohsen was Mohsen Rezaee, an Iranian politician and military commander. He served as the commander of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps during the Iran-Iraq War and later held various political positions, including serving as the Secretary of the Expediency Discernment Council.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who have carried the name Mohsen, reflecting its deep-rooted cultural significance and historical prominence in various regions of the Middle East and Central Asia.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Mohsen over time
The chart below shows babies named Mohsen registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 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 Mohsen, the clearest high point is 2021. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2024, compared with 8 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Mohsen by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Mohsen 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 | #3537 | 16 | 3 |
| 2010s | #4011 | 24 | 6 |
| 2000s | #2859 | 24 | 5 |
| 1990s | #2742 | 10 | 3 |
Related
Names similar to Mohsen
- Matthew 80,931
- Mohammed 74,321
- Muhammad 72,235
- Max 59,807
- Michael 47,075
- Mason 38,935
- Mohammad 25,910
- Morgan 15,994
- Muhammed 11,527
- Mark 11,336
- Marcus 11,257
- Maxwell 10,006
FAQ
Mohsen: questions and answers
How popular is the name Mohsen in the UK right now?
In 2024, Mohsen was ranked #4270 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Mohsen most popular?
The peak year on record was 2021, with 8 babies registered as Mohsen in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Mohsen?
A masculine Arabic name meaning "beautiful" or "benefactor".
How many people are called Mohsen in the UK?
A total of 74 babies have been registered as Mohsen across the 17 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.