UK boy's name
Mubin
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "clear" or "manifest".
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.
Mubin is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Mubin popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3254, with 6 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2019, with 8 births.
This profile covers 44 England and Wales registrations across 10 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 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 44 living people in the UK are called Mubin. 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
- • Mubin ranked #3254 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 6 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2019, when 8 boys were registered as Mubin.
- • About 44 living people in the UK are estimated to have Mubin as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3254
2024
Births in 2024
6
Latest year
Peak year
2019
8 births
Estimated living
44
2026
Meaning
What does Mubin mean?
The name Mubin is derived from the Arabic language and has its roots in the Islamic tradition. It is believed to have originated in the Middle East during the 7th century AD, around the time of the birth of Islam and the emergence of the Arabic language as a prominent literary and religious language.
The name Mubin is derived from the Arabic word "mubeen," which means "clear," "manifest," or "evident." It is often used to describe something that is clear, distinct, or easily understood. In the context of Islamic teachings, the word "mubeen" is frequently used to describe the clarity and comprehensibility of the Qur'an and its teachings.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mubin can be found in the Qur'an itself, where it is used as an adjective to describe the divine revelations and guidance. For example, in Surah Al-Nahl (Chapter 16, Verse 89), the Qur'an states: "And We have sent down to you the Book as clarification for all things and as guidance and mercy and good tidings for the Muslims."
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Mubin. One of the earliest recorded individuals with this name was Mubin ibn Hasan al-Farisi (born around 950 AD), a renowned Persian poet and writer who lived during the Samanid era. His works, including the Mubin-nama, are considered significant contributions to Persian literature.
Another prominent figure was Mubin al-Muwaffaq (born around 1030 AD), a renowned Arab mathematician and astronomer from Baghdad. He made significant contributions to the field of mathematics and is known for his works on arithmetic and algebra.
In the 13th century, Mubin al-Din al-Khatib al-Tabrizi (born around 1210 AD) was a prominent Persian scholar and calligrapher. He is renowned for his writings on Islamic jurisprudence and his exceptional calligraphic skills, which earned him a reputation as one of the greatest calligraphers of his time.
During the Ottoman Empire, Mubin Efendi (born around 1500 AD) was a notable Ottoman statesman and poet. He served as the Grand Vizier under Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent and is remembered for his literary works, including poems and prose.
In more recent times, Mubin Sheppard (born in 1933) is a renowned British actor and writer. He has appeared in numerous television shows and films and is known for his contributions to the entertainment industry.
While the name Mubin has its roots in the Arabic language and Islamic tradition, it has transcended cultural boundaries and has been adopted by people of various backgrounds and ethnicities throughout history.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Mubin over time
The chart below shows babies named Mubin 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 Mubin, the clearest high point is 2019. The latest England and Wales figure is 6 births in 2024, compared with 8 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Mubin by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Mubin 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 | #4059 | 17 | 4 |
| 2010s | #3700 | 15 | 3 |
| 2000s | #2636 | 4 | 1 |
| 1990s | #2381 | 8 | 2 |
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Names similar to Mubin
- 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
Mubin: questions and answers
How popular is the name Mubin in the UK right now?
In 2024, Mubin was ranked #3254 for boys in England and Wales, with 6 births registered.
When was Mubin most popular?
The peak year on record was 2019, with 8 babies registered as Mubin in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Mubin?
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "clear" or "manifest".
How many people are called Mubin in the UK?
A total of 44 babies have been registered as Mubin across the 10 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.