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Messiah

Recorded 1973–2025 · United States

Messiah was most popular in 2021, when 2,265 American babies were given the name — ranking #306 that year. In 2025 it ranked #406, with 1,675 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 28,100 people named Messiah.

Most popular in2021
Rank that year#306
Births that year2,265
Total since 188028,100

Messiah over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Messiah’s peak in 2021. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org