Misael
Misael is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Who is requested or asked of God.
Origin and history
Misael is a name of Hebrew origin meaning 'who is requested' or 'asked of God'. It is closely related to the biblical name Mishael. In the United States, it has seen steady usage, particularly in modern decades within Hispanic and English-speaking communities.
Popularity in the United States
10,395 babies in the United States have been named Misael since 1880. It ranks #1176 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #738.
States where it is most popular
- CA (32.7 %)
- TX (24.3 %)
- FL (6.1 %)
- AZ (5.9 %)
- NY (5.9 %)
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 | 26 |
| 1960-1970 | 78 |
| 1970-1980 | 249 |
| 1980-1990 | 526 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,759 |
| 2000-2010 | 3,084 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,708 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,965 |
Famous people named Misael
- Misael Pastrana Borrero: President, Politician
- Misael RodrÃguez: Boxer, Athlete
Fun facts
- It is a variant of Mishael, the Hebrew name of Meshach, one of the three young men saved from the fiery furnace in the Book of Daniel.
- The name has risen in popularity in the United States since the late 20th century.