Messiah
A boys’ name of Hebrew origin, meaning anointed one; the savior.
Babies a year
2,009
the US, 2017
Rarity
Common
among names in use
US popularity
#207
down from #203
UK popularity
#2014
12 babies
How Messiah has moved
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| Year | US rank |
|---|---|
| 2015 | #244 |
| 2016 | #217 |
| 2017 | #198 |
| 2018 | #203 |
| 2019 | #193 |
| 2020 | #190 |
| 2021 | #172 |
| 2022 | #188 |
| 2023 | #187 |
| 2024 | #203 |
| 2025 | #207 |
In 2025, 12 babies in England and Wales were named Messiah. In the US, 2,009 were, though that figure is from 2017 — the most recent full year we hold.
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