Messiah
Messiah is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Anointed one.
Origin and history
Messiah is derived from the Hebrew word 'Mashiach', meaning 'anointed one'. Traditionally used as a religious title, it began gaining popularity as a given name in the United States during the 2000s. Today, it is a well-established modern male name in the U.S.
Popularity in the United States
27,064 babies in the United States have been named Messiah since 1880. It ranks #713 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #193.
States where it is most popular
- TX (9.9 %)
- FL (8.5 %)
- GA (8.1 %)
- NY (7.7 %)
- CA (6.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 41 |
| 1980-1990 | 52 |
| 1990-2000 | 297 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,049 |
| 2010-2019 | 13,008 |
| 2020-2029 | 11,617 |
Fun facts
- Messiah entered the U.S. top 1000 boys' names in the 2000s and quickly rose into the top 200.
- The name shares the same ancient root as the title translated into Greek as Christos.