How Many People Are Named Mystic?
Complete statistics for the name Mystic: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Mystic is a rare and evocative name rooted in the idea of spiritual mystery and hidden knowledge. There are roughly 385 people living in the US with this name today, meaning about 1 in 857,345 Americans share it. It's a genuinely modern name, with 73% of bearers under the age of 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 8 traditionally represents ambition, personal power, and material success. It's associated with strong leadership qualities and a natural drive to achieve goals through discipline and determination.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 23All 390 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: 2006Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Mystic Through the Generations
Mystic didn't appear on American birth records until the late 1990s, making it a true product of the modern naming era. It's a name that peaked in 2006 with 23 births recorded that year, and the average bearer is just 23 years old. Of the 390 total births recorded in the US, an estimated 385 people named Mystic are alive today, which reflects how recently this name entered use. The generational breakdown tells a clear story: 283 are under 30, 107 fall between 30 and 60, and absolutely zero are over 60. That means you won't find a single grandmother named Mystic in the country. Globally, it's ranked #705,855 with only 168 living bearers worldwide, and most of those are concentrated in the United States. The trend has been declining since its 2006 peak, so it looks like the name's brief surge of popularity is fading. Still, it remains a distinctive and memorable choice that hasn't lost its enchanting appeal.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Mystic's English roots
📄 About the Name Mystic
How Many People Have the Name Mystic?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 385 people in the United States currently share the name Mystic. That works out to roughly 1 in every 857,345 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Mystic a Common or Rare Name?
Mystic 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 Mystic Mean?
Mystic means "One with hidden knowledge" and comes from English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Mystic in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Mystic Most Popular?
The name Mystic reached peak popularity in 2006, with 23 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
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 Mystic?
Approximately 385 people named Mystic live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 390. That works out to roughly 1 in 857,345 Americans.
Is Mystic a rare name?
Mystic is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 857,345 Americans has this name.
What does the name Mystic mean?
Mystic means "One with hidden knowledge" and comes from English origins.
Is Mystic more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Mystic are male and 100% are female.
When was Mystic most popular?
Mystic peaked in 2006 with 23 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
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.