How Many People Are Named Messias?

Complete statistics for the name Messias: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Messias
Very Rare
Greek

Messias means 'savior' in Greek, making it a deeply meaningful choice. Only 53 people in the US today share this name, which is just 1 in 6,272,236 Americans, truly setting it apart. All Messiases are under 30, showing it's a fresh, modern name.

~138
Living in US
1 in 2,401,806
Americans
2022
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Savior
🌐
Origin
Greek
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 22
Personality Traits
Inspiring Hopeful Strong
22
Life Path Number

Life-path number 22 symbolizes leadership and vision, suggesting those named Messias are destined to be influential and innovative.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

60,514
Worldwide Bearers
#15,755
Global Rank
🇧🇷 Brazil
47,116
🇲🇿 Mozambique
10,560
🇦🇴 Angola
2,159
🇵🇹 Portugal
267
🇮🇩 Indonesia
102
🇺🇸 United States
98
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
47
🇨🇦 Canada
40
🇫🇷 France
23
🇸🇹 São Tomé and Príncipe
21

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
53 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 6
53
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 53 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: 2022

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
44
Classic Feel
5
Modern Appeal
100
International
99

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Messias Through the Generations

Messias has seen steady growth since its introduction, peaking in 2022 with 9 births. Today, all 53 individuals bearing this name are under 30, reflecting its status as a contemporary choice. The average age of Messiases is 6, indicating a recent surge in popularity among younger parents.

✨ Similar Names to Messias

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Messias's Greek roots

📄 About the Name Messias

How Many People Have the Name Messias?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 138 people in the United States currently share the name Messias. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,401,806 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Messias a Common or Rare Name?

Messias is classified as Very 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 Messias Mean?

Messias means "savior" and comes from Greek origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 22.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Messias in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Messias Most Popular?

The name Messias reached peak popularity in 2022, with 9 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 Messias?

Approximately 138 people named Messias live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 138. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,401,806 Americans.

Is Messias a rare name?

Messias is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,401,806 Americans has this name.

What does the name Messias mean?

Messias means "savior" and comes from Greek origins.

Is Messias more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Messias are male and 0% are female.

When was Messias most popular?

Messias peaked in 2022 with 9 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US138
All-Time Births138
1 in X1 in 2,401,806
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age6
Peak Year2022
World Rank#15,755
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.