How Many People Are Named Misael?

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

Misael
Very Rare
Hebrew

Misael means 'who is like God' and is a rare name for boys. It's shared by just 1 in 33,516 Americans today, making it very exclusive. The majority of people named Misael are under 30, showing its popularity among younger generations.

~9,846
Living in US
1 in 33,516
Americans
2006
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Who is like God
🌐
Origin
Hebrew
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Inspired Determined Spiritual
5
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 5 are adaptable and adventurous.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

9,846
Worldwide Bearers
#7,324
Global Rank
🇵🇭 Philippines
2,272
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
1,686
🇪🇨 Ecuador
1,171
🇧🇴 Bolivia
1,038
🇦🇷 Argentina
719
🇪🇸 Spain
610
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
525
🇮🇩 Indonesia
494
🇿🇲 Zambia
402
🇵🇾 Paraguay
185

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
9,830 (100%)
♀ Female
16 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 20
8,077
Would be under 30 (80%)
1,917
Would be 30–60 (19%)
56
Would be over 60 (1%)

All 10,050 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: 2006

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
97
Classic Feel
26
Modern Appeal
94
International
5

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

📜 Misael Through the Generations

Misael has seen steady growth since its peak in 2006 when 385 babies were given this name. Today, there are around 9,846 people named Misael living in the United States, with most being under 30 years old. This modern name is predominantly used by younger individuals, with 8,077 under-30s compared to only 1,917 aged between 30 and 60, and just 56 over 60.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 2,673
Texas 1,951
Florida 492
New York 486
Arizona 476
Illinois 451
Georgia 215
New Jersey 197
North Carolina 188
Colorado 180

✨ Similar Names to Misael

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Misael's Hebrew roots

📄 About the Name Misael

How Many People Have the Name Misael?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 9,846 people in the United States currently share the name Misael. That works out to roughly 1 in every 33,516 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Misael a Common or Rare Name?

Misael 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 Misael Mean?

Misael means "who is like God" and comes from Hebrew origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Misael Most Popular?

The name Misael reached peak popularity in 2006, with 385 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 Misael?

Approximately 9,846 people named Misael live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 10,050. That works out to roughly 1 in 33,516 Americans.

Is Misael a rare name?

Misael is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 33,516 Americans has this name.

What does the name Misael mean?

Misael means "who is like God" and comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Misael more male or female?

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

When was Misael most popular?

Misael peaked in 2006 with 385 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 US9,846
All-Time Births10,050
1 in X1 in 33,516
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age20
Peak Year2006
World Rank#7,324
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.