UK boy's name
Mohsin
One who does good deeds and excels in goodness and kindness.
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.
Mohsin is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Mohsin popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #1951, with 12 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1997, with 41 births.
This profile covers 706 England and Wales registrations across 29 recorded years from 1996 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, 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 29% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 718 living people in the UK are called Mohsin. 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
- • Mohsin ranked #1951 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 12 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1997, when 41 boys were registered as Mohsin.
- • Mohsin ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #605 in 2021.
- • About 718 living people in the UK are estimated to have Mohsin as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#1951
2024
Births in 2024
12
Latest year
Peak year
1997
41 births
Estimated living
718
2026
Meaning
What does Mohsin mean?
The name Mohsin finds its roots in the Arabic language and culture, originating in the Middle East region during ancient times. It is derived from the Arabic word "husn," which means "beauty" or "goodness." The name is believed to have been in use for centuries, with its earliest recorded instances dating back to the 7th century CE.
Mohsin is a name that holds significant importance in Islamic tradition and history. It is mentioned in the Quran, the holy book of Islam, as one of the attributes of God, referring to the Divine as being the "Most Beautiful" or "the One who bestows goodness." This association with divine beauty and benevolence has contributed to the name's popularity among Muslim communities worldwide.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mohsin can be found in the chronicles of the Abbasid Caliphate, a powerful Islamic empire that ruled from the 8th to the 13th century CE. During this era, several notable figures bore the name Mohsin, including scholars, poets, and military leaders.
Throughout history, there have been numerous individuals who carried the name Mohsin and made significant contributions in various fields. One such individual was Mohsin Fani (1615-1670), a renowned Persian poet and scholar from the Safavid era, known for his mastery of the ghazal form of poetry.
Another notable figure was Mohsin al-Mulk (1805-1872), an influential statesman and prime minister of the Qajar dynasty in Persia (modern-day Iran). He played a crucial role in modernizing the country's administration and implementing reforms during his tenure.
In the 20th century, Mohsin Naqvi (1919-1996) was a prominent Pakistani writer and novelist who received the prestigious Sitara-e-Imtiaz (Star of Excellence) award for his literary contributions. His works explored themes of social injustice, spirituality, and the human experience.
Mohsin Hamid (born 1971) is a contemporary Pakistani novelist and author, best known for his critically acclaimed novels "The Reluctant Fundamentalist" and "Exit West." His writing often explores themes of identity, globalization, and the complexities of modern life.
Mohsin Raza (1926-2014) was an influential Indian Muslim scholar and religious leader who served as the president of the influential Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind organization. He played a significant role in promoting interfaith dialogue and advocating for the rights of minorities in India.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have carried the name Mohsin throughout history, each leaving their mark in various fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of cultural and intellectual heritage associated with this name.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Mohsin over time
The chart below shows babies named Mohsin 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 Mohsin, the clearest high point is 1997. The latest England and Wales figure is 12 births in 2024, compared with 41 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Mohsin by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Mohsin 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 | #1711 | 74 | 5 |
| 2010s | #1362 | 198 | 10 |
| 2000s | #780 | 298 | 10 |
| 1990s | #553 | 136 | 4 |
Geography
Where Mohsin is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Mohsin. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Mohsin ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #605 in 2021.
Across the UK
Mohsin in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#605 in 2021
5 years of NRS records, 18 total registered
Notable bearers
Famous people named Mohsin
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Mohsin Zaidi
barrister; writer
British author
Related
Names similar to Mohsin
- 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
Mohsin: questions and answers
How popular is the name Mohsin in the UK right now?
In 2024, Mohsin was ranked #1951 for boys in England and Wales, with 12 births registered.
When was Mohsin most popular?
The peak year on record was 1997, with 41 babies registered as Mohsin in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Mohsin?
One who does good deeds and excels in goodness and kindness.
How many people are called Mohsin in the UK?
A total of 706 babies have been registered as Mohsin across the 29 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 18 more in Scotland.
Where is Mohsin most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Mohsin ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #605 in 2021. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
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.