How Many People Are Named Mishael?

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

Mishael
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Mishael, a very rare male name, is held by just 609 people in the US today, making up 1 in 542,128 Americans. The majority of those named Mishael are under 30, giving it a modern feel.

~609
Living in US
1 in 542,128
Americans
1996
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Michael
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 4
Personality Traits
Innovative Determined Inspired
4
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 4 are traditionalists who thrive on stability and structure.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

6,228
Worldwide Bearers
#83,656
Global Rank
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
1,166
🇳🇬 Nigeria
903
🇰🇪 Kenya
811
🇬🇭 Ghana
674
🇮🇱 Israel
572
🇺🇸 United States
396
🇹🇿 Tanzania
330
🇵🇭 Philippines
287
🇲🇼 Malawi
148
🇲🇽 Mexico
130

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
435 (71%)
♀ Female
174 (29%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 24
419
Would be under 30 (67%)
203
Would be 30–60 (33%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 622 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: 1996

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
82
Classic Feel
30
Modern Appeal
90
International
94

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

📜 Mishael Through the Generations

Mishael has seen steady usage since its peak in 1996 when 24 babies were given this name. Today, the average age of someone named Mishael is 24, with 419 under 30, 203 between 30 and 60, and none over 60. This distribution highlights its status as a genuinely modern name.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Florida 10
New York 5

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Mishael's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Mishael

How Many People Have the Name Mishael?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 609 people in the United States currently share the name Mishael. That works out to roughly 1 in every 542,128 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Mishael a Common or Rare Name?

Mishael 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 Mishael Mean?

Mishael means "creative variant of Michael" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Mishael in SSA data, approximately 71% are male and 29% are female.

When Was Mishael Most Popular?

The name Mishael reached peak popularity in 1996, with 24 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 Mishael?

Approximately 609 people named Mishael live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 622. That works out to roughly 1 in 542,128 Americans.

Is Mishael a rare name?

Mishael is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 542,128 Americans has this name.

What does the name Mishael mean?

Mishael means "creative variant of Michael" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Mishael more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 71% of people named Mishael are male and 29% are female.

When was Mishael most popular?

Mishael peaked in 1996 with 24 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 US609
All-Time Births622
1 in X1 in 542,128
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age24
Peak Year1996
World Rank#83,656
Male %71%
Female %29%

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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.