Mischa
Every Mischa since 1953 — 1,891 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Mischa
Mischa is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #5,059 in 2025 with 26 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1953, 1,891 American babies have been named Mischa — about 90% girls and 10% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2008, when 125 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 Mischa stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Mischa 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 | 26 | #5,059 | — | — |
| 2024 | 21 | #5,910 | 6 | #11,891 |
| 2023 | 22 | #5,678 | — | — |
| 2022 | 31 | #4,547 | 7 | #10,509 |
| 2021 | 23 | #5,511 | 6 | #11,691 |
| 2020 | 30 | #4,515 | — | — |
| 2019 | 31 | #4,512 | — | — |
| 2018 | 29 | #4,739 | — | — |
| 2017 | 40 | #3,821 | — | — |
| 2016 | 42 | #3,691 | — | — |
| 2015 | 47 | #3,420 | — | — |
| 2014 | 40 | #3,830 | — | — |
| 2013 | 48 | #3,355 | — | — |
| 2012 | 61 | #2,855 | — | — |
| 2011 | 59 | #2,936 | — | — |
| 2010 | 74 | #2,510 | — | — |
| 2009 | 85 | #2,306 | — | — |
| 2008 | 125 | #1,769 | — | — |
| 2007 | 119 | #1,799 | — | — |
| 2006 | 92 | #2,121 | 6 | #11,589 |
| 2005 | 71 | #2,477 | — | — |
| 2004 | 48 | #3,209 | — | — |
| 2003 | — | — | 5 | #12,131 |
| 2002 | — | — | — | — |
| 2001 | 5 | #17,092 | — | — |
| 2000 | — | — | — | — |
| 1995 | 6 | #12,816 | — | — |
| 1990 | 18 | #5,211 | 5 | #9,050 |
| 1985 | 12 | #5,919 | 9 | #4,567 |
| 1980 | 16 | #4,667 | 6 | #5,993 |
| 1975 | 13 | #4,764 | 6 | #5,240 |
| 1970 | 16 | #3,821 | 5 | #5,207 |
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Famous people named Mischa
- Mischa Maisky Musician · b. 1948
- Mischa Elman Musician · 1891–1967
- Mischa Barton Actor · b. 1986
- Mischa Auer Actor · 1905–1967
- Mischa Zverev Tennis player · b. 1987
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Mischa in 2025?
Mischa ranked #5,059 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 26 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Mischa?
1,891 babies have been named Mischa in the United States since 1953, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Mischa most popular?
Mischa peaked in 2008, when 125 newborns received the name.
Is Mischa a boy or girl name?
Mischa is used for both: about 90% of babies named Mischa have been girls and 10% boys.
Is the name Mischa rising or falling?
Mischa is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Mischa?
Well-known people named Mischa include Mischa Maisky (musician), Mischa Elman (musician), Mischa Barton (actor).