Mecca
Every Mecca since 1952 — 3,118 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Mecca
Mecca is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #5,182 in 2025 with 25 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1952, 3,118 American babies have been named Mecca — about 73% girls and 27% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2023, when 164 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 Mecca stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Mecca 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 | 25 | #5,182 | 69 | #2,121 |
| 2024 | 47 | #3,367 | 91 | #1,802 |
| 2023 | 56 | #3,004 | 108 | #1,617 |
| 2022 | 48 | #3,352 | 93 | #1,777 |
| 2021 | 40 | #3,781 | 68 | #2,124 |
| 2020 | 62 | #2,704 | 55 | #2,409 |
| 2019 | 46 | #3,429 | 51 | #2,574 |
| 2018 | 38 | #3,901 | 38 | #3,085 |
| 2017 | 37 | #4,047 | 47 | #2,657 |
| 2016 | 33 | #4,407 | 34 | #3,339 |
| 2015 | 21 | #6,173 | 32 | #3,487 |
| 2014 | 27 | #5,120 | 12 | #6,926 |
| 2013 | 18 | #6,927 | 11 | #7,376 |
| 2012 | 17 | #7,359 | 12 | #6,889 |
| 2011 | 15 | #8,066 | — | — |
| 2010 | 15 | #8,165 | 5 | #13,586 |
| 2009 | 23 | #6,025 | — | — |
| 2008 | 34 | #4,518 | 6 | #12,061 |
| 2007 | 29 | #5,053 | 5 | #13,716 |
| 2006 | 48 | #3,400 | — | — |
| 2005 | 41 | #3,626 | 6 | #11,013 |
| 2004 | 42 | #3,547 | 10 | #7,358 |
| 2003 | 36 | #3,852 | 5 | #12,103 |
| 2002 | 49 | #3,000 | 12 | #5,954 |
| 2001 | 48 | #2,999 | — | — |
| 2000 | 63 | #2,448 | 7 | #8,805 |
| 1995 | 89 | #1,664 | 7 | #7,524 |
| 1990 | 36 | #3,125 | — | — |
| 1985 | 32 | #2,910 | — | — |
| 1980 | 50 | #2,086 | — | — |
| 1975 | 43 | #2,042 | 6 | #5,222 |
| 1970 | 21 | #3,170 | — | — |
| 1965 | 5 | #7,174 | — | — |
| 1960 | 6 | #6,147 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Mecca in 2025?
Mecca ranked #5,182 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 25 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Mecca?
3,118 babies have been named Mecca in the United States since 1952, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Mecca most popular?
Mecca peaked in 2023, when 164 newborns received the name.
Is Mecca a boy or girl name?
Mecca is used for both: about 73% of babies named Mecca have been girls and 27% boys.
Is the name Mecca rising or falling?
Mecca is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.