Meilech
Every Meilech since 1995 — 316 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Meilech
Meilech is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,638 in 2025 with 22 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1995, 316 American babies have been named Meilech. Its peak came in 2023, when 26 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 Meilech stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Meilech year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 22 | #4,638 |
| 2024 | 24 | #4,398 |
| 2023 | 26 | #4,180 |
| 2022 | 17 | #5,559 |
| 2021 | 11 | #7,423 |
| 2020 | 19 | #4,975 |
| 2019 | 14 | #6,307 |
| 2018 | 18 | #5,242 |
| 2017 | 14 | #6,227 |
| 2016 | 14 | #6,233 |
| 2015 | 5 | #13,377 |
| 2014 | 14 | #6,199 |
| 2013 | 17 | #5,315 |
| 2012 | 10 | #7,939 |
| 2011 | 16 | #5,588 |
| 2010 | 11 | #7,411 |
| 2009 | 11 | #7,545 |
| 2008 | 8 | #9,563 |
| 2007 | 12 | #6,936 |
| 2006 | 7 | #10,282 |
| 2005 | 6 | #11,016 |
| 2004 | 5 | #12,575 |
| 2003 | 5 | #12,106 |
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| 1995 | 10 | #5,770 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Meilech in 2025?
Meilech ranked #4,638 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 22 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Meilech?
316 babies have been named Meilech in the United States since 1995, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Meilech most popular?
Meilech peaked in 2023, when 26 newborns received the name.
Is Meilech a boy or girl name?
Meilech is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Meilech rising or falling?
Meilech is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.