boy name
Messiah
Gender
Boy
Popularity
#207 · U.S. boys (2025)
Popularity of Messiah in the US, 1880–2025
Messiah first appears in US records in 1973. It peaked in 2021, when 2,231 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 1,666.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Messiah popular?
Rising Messiah has climbed over the past decade, given to more boys now than ten years ago.
| 2020s | 11,617 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 13,008 | |
| 2000s | 2,049 | |
| 1990s | 297 | |
| 1980s | 52 | |
| 1970s | 41 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Messiah a boy or a girl name?
Messiah is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Messiah a popular name right now?
Messiah has climbed over the past decade, given to more boys now than ten years ago.
How popular is the name Messiah?
In 2025, Messiah ranked #207 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Messiah most popular?
Messiah was most popular in 2021, when about 2,231 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.