Boy · #5,955 in 2026

Mohan

Name: Popularity of the name Mohan in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Mohan, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#5,955

Peak Rank

#3,370 (2014)

Total Babies

341

5-Yr Trend

+47%

1968

First Year

2026

Last Year

2014

Peak Year

#3370

Peak Rank

341

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Mohan

Mohan first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1968, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2014, when 15 Mohans were born — ranking #5,733 that year. As of 2026, Mohan ranks #5,955 for baby boys with 15 births, rising sharply (+47% over the past five years). In total, more than 341 Mohans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Mohan

Phonetically similar names — useful when Mohan is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Mohon
Mohun
Mahone
Moja
Mehan
Moha
Mahin
Mojon
Moham
Johan
Motown
Johann

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Mohan

What does the name Mohan mean?

Mohan is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1968. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Mohan in 2026?

In 2026, Mohan ranks #5,955 among boys' names in the U.S., with 15 babies given the name that year.

When was Mohan most popular?

Mohan reached its peak popularity in 2014, ranking #3,370 that year with 15 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Mohan most popular?

Mohan has historically been most popular in New York, California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Mohan.

Is Mohan a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Mohan is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Mohan?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Mohan include Hilberto, Lamart, Nachman. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Mohan

Mohan is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1968 and has accumulated 341 births in the dataset. Mohan's peak popularity came in 2014 when it ranked #3,370. Use the chart and map above to compare Mohan's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.