Messiah
Peaked at #172 nationally in 2021, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1973, Messiah has been recorded 4% of the time for girls and 96% of the time for boys.
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Messiah — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#2501
in 2006
Current rank
#7814
in 2024
Years tracked
30
1994–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1994, Messiah reached its peak popularity for girls in 2006, ranking #2501 nationally with 74 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #3895 (2014) to #7814 (2024) — a 50% drop.
As of 2024, Messiah ranks #7814 nationally for girls, with 14 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #7,814 | 14 |
| 2023 | #8,337 | 13 |
| 2022 | #5,904 | 21 |
| 2021 | #4,213 | 34 |
| 2020 | #5,123 | 25 |
| 2019 | #5,403 | 24 |
| 2018 | #4,213 | 34 |
| 2017 | #3,817 | 40 |
Messiah — Boys (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#172
in 2021
Current rank
#203
in 2024
Years tracked
49
1973–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1973, Messiah reached its peak popularity for boys in 2021, ranking #172 nationally with 2,231 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #298 (2014) to #203 (2024) — a 32% improvement.
As of 2024, Messiah ranks #203 nationally for boys, with 1,734 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #203 | 1,734 |
| 2023 | #189 | 1,914 |
| 2022 | #187 | 2,019 |
| 2021 | #172 | 2,231 |
| 2020 | #190 | 2,035 |
| 2019 | #193 | 2,035 |
| 2018 | #203 | 2,000 |
| 2017 | #198 | 1,985 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Messiah most popular?
Messiah was most popular in 2021, when it ranked #172 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Messiah becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently rising, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Messiah?
At least 26,397 babies have been recorded with the name Messiah in the US since 1973, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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