How Many People Are Named Misk?

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

Misk
Very Rare
Arabic

Misk means 'scent' in Arabic, making it a name rich with fragrance symbolism. Only 459 people named Misk live in the US today, which means 1 in 718,653 Americans share this rare name. It's a rising trend, peaking in 2024 with 104 births.

~459
Living in US
1 in 718,653
Americans
2024
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Scent
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Sophisticated Graceful Elegant
7
Life Path Number

Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

5,827
Worldwide Bearers
#87,327
Global Rank
🇾🇪 Yemen
4,739
🇮🇶 Iraq
488
🇲🇦 Morocco
246
🇪🇬 Egypt
239
🇯🇴 Jordan
35
🇹🇿 Tanzania
14
🇮🇩 Indonesia
12
🇮🇳 India
8
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
6
🇹🇭 Thailand
5

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
459 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 6
462
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 462 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: 2024

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
79
Classic Feel
4
Modern Appeal
100
International
94

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

📜 Misk Through the Generations

Misk, a name steeped in the essence of scent and beauty, has seen a surge in popularity, particularly among younger generations. With 462 births recorded since its inception, the name has gained traction, especially in recent years. The peak year of 2024 saw 104 births, indicating a strong upward trend. All 462 individuals bearing this name are under 30, making Misk a truly modern choice.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 50
California 27
Illinois 24
New Jersey 22
New York 18
Florida 12
Ohio 12
Virginia 8
Massachusetts 6
Michigan 5

✨ Similar Names to Misk

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Misk's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Misk

How Many People Have the Name Misk?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 459 people in the United States currently share the name Misk. That works out to roughly 1 in every 718,653 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Misk a Common or Rare Name?

Misk 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 Misk Mean?

Misk means "scent" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Misk Most Popular?

The name Misk reached peak popularity in 2024, with 104 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 Misk?

Approximately 459 people named Misk live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 462. That works out to roughly 1 in 718,653 Americans.

Is Misk a rare name?

Misk is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 718,653 Americans has this name.

What does the name Misk mean?

Misk means "scent" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Misk more male or female?

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

When was Misk most popular?

Misk peaked in 2024 with 104 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.

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 US459
All-Time Births462
1 in X1 in 718,653
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age6
Peak Year2024
World Rank#87,327
Male %0%
Female %100%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.