Misk
Every Misk since 2010 — 577 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Misk
Misk is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #1,764 in 2025 with 115 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2010, 577 American babies have been named Misk. Its peak came in 2025, when 115 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Misk stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Misk year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 115 | #1,764 |
| 2024 | 104 | #1,919 |
| 2023 | 74 | #2,435 |
| 2022 | 47 | #3,396 |
| 2021 | 61 | #2,808 |
| 2020 | 31 | #4,416 |
| 2019 | 26 | #5,129 |
| 2018 | 27 | #4,963 |
| 2017 | 19 | #6,456 |
| 2016 | 17 | #7,128 |
| 2015 | 16 | #7,498 |
| 2014 | 13 | #8,809 |
| 2013 | 7 | #14,171 |
| 2012 | 8 | #13,072 |
| 2011 | 7 | #14,355 |
| 2010 | 5 | #18,960 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Misk in 2025?
Misk ranked #1,764 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 115 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Misk?
577 babies have been named Misk in the United States since 2010, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Misk most popular?
Misk peaked in 2025, when 115 newborns received the name.
Is Misk a boy or girl name?
Misk is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Misk rising or falling?
Misk is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.