Missael
Every Missael since 1986 — 544 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Missael
Missael is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,764 in 2025 with 16 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1986, 544 American babies have been named Missael. Its peak came in 1996, when 36 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Missael stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Missael year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | #5,764 |
| 2024 | 14 | #6,372 |
| 2023 | 20 | #5,002 |
| 2022 | 14 | #6,372 |
| 2021 | 14 | #6,229 |
| 2020 | 14 | #6,187 |
| 2019 | 6 | #11,682 |
| 2018 | 17 | #5,466 |
| 2017 | 7 | #10,424 |
| 2016 | 12 | #7,008 |
| 2015 | 16 | #5,657 |
| 2014 | 18 | #5,192 |
| 2013 | 18 | #5,108 |
| 2012 | 9 | #8,644 |
| 2011 | 10 | #7,902 |
| 2010 | 14 | #6,268 |
| 2009 | 14 | #6,320 |
| 2008 | 16 | #5,682 |
| 2007 | 12 | #6,943 |
| 2006 | 19 | #4,803 |
| 2005 | 16 | #5,197 |
| 2004 | 19 | #4,542 |
| 2003 | 15 | #5,192 |
| 2002 | 23 | #3,741 |
| 2001 | 25 | #3,478 |
| 2000 | 21 | #3,872 |
| 1995 | 19 | #3,518 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Missael in 2025?
Missael ranked #5,764 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 16 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Missael?
544 babies have been named Missael in the United States since 1986, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Missael most popular?
Missael peaked in 1996, when 36 newborns received the name.
Is Missael a boy or girl name?
Missael is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Missael rising or falling?
Missael has been roughly stable over the past decade.