Misael
Every Misael since 1955 — 10,411 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Misael
Misael is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #734 in 2025 with 359 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1955, 10,411 American babies have been named Misael. Its peak came in 2006, when 385 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Misael stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Misael year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 359 | #734 |
| 2024 | — | — | 364 | #725 |
| 2023 | — | — | 346 | #753 |
| 2022 | — | — | 318 | #794 |
| 2021 | — | — | 294 | #818 |
| 2020 | — | — | 284 | #816 |
| 2019 | — | — | 276 | #819 |
| 2018 | — | — | 241 | #901 |
| 2017 | — | — | 243 | #888 |
| 2016 | — | — | 277 | #824 |
| 2015 | — | — | 254 | #878 |
| 2014 | — | — | 296 | #781 |
| 2013 | — | — | 272 | #803 |
| 2012 | — | — | 276 | #806 |
| 2011 | — | — | 283 | #789 |
| 2010 | — | — | 290 | #770 |
| 2009 | — | — | 305 | #751 |
| 2008 | — | — | 357 | #679 |
| 2007 | — | — | 351 | #678 |
| 2006 | — | — | 385 | #617 |
| 2005 | — | — | 346 | #633 |
| 2004 | — | — | 316 | #651 |
| 2003 | — | — | 261 | #714 |
| 2002 | — | — | 258 | #697 |
| 2001 | — | — | 247 | #713 |
| 2000 | — | — | 258 | #687 |
| 1995 | 6 | #12,814 | 172 | #819 |
| 1990 | — | — | 113 | #993 |
| 1985 | — | — | 62 | #1,204 |
| 1980 | — | — | 26 | #2,093 |
| 1975 | — | — | 29 | #1,738 |
| 1970 | — | — | 16 | #2,373 |
| 1965 | — | — | 9 | #2,922 |
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| 1955 | — | — | 5 | #4,212 |
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Famous people named Misael
- Misael Pastrana Borrero Politician · 1923–1997
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Misael in 2025?
Misael ranked #734 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 359 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Misael?
10,411 babies have been named Misael in the United States since 1955, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Misael most popular?
Misael peaked in 2006, when 385 newborns received the name.
Is Misael a boy or girl name?
Misael is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Misael rising or falling?
Misael is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Misael?
Well-known people named Misael include Misael Pastrana Borrero (politician).