How Many People Are Named Mesa?
Complete statistics for the name Mesa: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Mesa means 'tableland' in Spanish and is a very rare female name, with only 1 in 411,271 Americans having it. There are around 802 people named Mesa living in the US today, making it quite unique. The majority, 85%, are under 30, showing it's a modern, trendy choice.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life path number 11 is associated with spiritual insight and intuition.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 18All 811 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2013Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Mesa Through the Generations
Mesa has seen a rise in popularity, peaking in 2013 with 47 births. Today, most people named Mesa are young, with 691 under 30 and just 120 aged between 30 and 60. This indicates it's a name favored by younger generations, with no one over 60 bearing the name, suggesting it's a relatively new addition to the naming landscape.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Mesa's Spanish roots
📄 About the Name Mesa
How Many People Have the Name Mesa?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 13,306 people in the United States currently share the name Mesa. That works out to roughly 1 in every 24,910 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Mesa a Common or Rare Name?
Mesa is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Mesa Mean?
Mesa means "tableland" and comes from Spanish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Mesa in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Mesa Most Popular?
The name Mesa reached peak popularity in 2013, with 47 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Mesa?
Approximately 13,306 people named Mesa live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 13,306. That works out to roughly 1 in 24,910 Americans.
Is Mesa a rare name?
Mesa is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 24,910 Americans has this name.
What does the name Mesa mean?
Mesa means "tableland" and comes from Spanish origins.
Is Mesa more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Mesa are male and 100% are female.
When was Mesa most popular?
Mesa peaked in 2013 with 47 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.