Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Messiah.
National Rank (2025)
#207
All-Time Peak Rank
#172 (2021)
Total U.S. Births
27,064
Unisex Distribution96.3% Boy / 3.7% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Messiah Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Messiah
According to SSA data, Messiah achieved its highest historical rank of #172 in 2021. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2021 with 2,231 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 9.9%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 36 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Messiah scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+9.9% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record2,231Births in 2021
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
36Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:0
1910s:0
1920s:0
1930s:0
1940s:0
1950s:0
1960s:0
1970s:41
1980s:52
1990s:297
2000s:2,049
2010s:13,008
2020s:11,617
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesMes-si-ah
Letter Count7 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 54.1% of SSA names. Starts with M, a letter used by only 7.6% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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