Messiah
boy name#207 in 2025Messiah entered the US charts in 1973, peaked at #172 in 2021, ranks #207 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1973–2025
#207
rank today
#172
peak (2021)
1,666
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #5089 |
| 1980s | #5281 |
| 1990s | #3361 |
| 2000s | #1000 |
| 2010s | #336 |
| 2020s | #191 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Messiah has been most popular in TX, FL, GA.
Living bearers
About 27,000 people named Messiah are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Messiah is a kid of about 6 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Messiah in 2025?
- Messiah ranks #207 among US boy names in 2025, with 1,666 babies given the name.
- When was the name Messiah most popular?
- Messiah peaked in 2021, reaching #172 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Messiah with classmates?
- Messiah will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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