An estimated 26,821 living Americans are named Messiah.
How rare is Messiah?
Messiah is moderately uncommon among babies today, with 1,666 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 25.3% from its 2021 peak.
How old is the typical Messiah?
The median age of a living American named Messiah is approximately 7 years, with most bearers falling between 4 and 11 years old.
Is Messiah still popular?
Yes. Messiah is holding steady, with 1,666 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
Where is Messiah most common?
Messiah has its strongest geographic signal in New York, where it appears 6.2× more often than the national baseline.
1973Peak 20212025
Peak year
2021
Decline from peak
25.3%
2025
1,666
All-time
27,064
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Messiah broke out in Alabama, Delaware, District of Columbia, Georgia, Maryland, Mississippi, Nevada, New Jersey, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia (2012) and became over-represented in 17 states over 10 years.
Broke out: Alabama, Delaware, District of Columbia, Georgia, Maryland, Mississippi, Nevada, New Jersey, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia, 2012 · over-represented in 17 states over 10 years
