Mesa
Every Mesa since 1972 — 843 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Mesa
Mesa is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #4,425 in 2025 with 32 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1972, 843 American babies have been named Mesa. Its peak came in 2013, when 47 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Mesa stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Mesa year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 32 | #4,425 |
| 2024 | 23 | #5,555 |
| 2023 | 25 | #5,211 |
| 2022 | 32 | #4,435 |
| 2021 | 28 | #4,801 |
| 2020 | 27 | #4,843 |
| 2019 | 35 | #4,127 |
| 2018 | 27 | #4,962 |
| 2017 | 27 | #5,010 |
| 2016 | 29 | #4,808 |
| 2015 | 32 | #4,466 |
| 2014 | 30 | #4,732 |
| 2013 | 47 | #3,393 |
| 2012 | 33 | #4,451 |
| 2011 | 24 | #5,668 |
| 2010 | 18 | #7,124 |
| 2009 | 25 | #5,657 |
| 2008 | 18 | #7,295 |
| 2007 | 21 | #6,477 |
| 2006 | 13 | #9,103 |
| 2005 | 20 | #6,175 |
| 2004 | 17 | #6,991 |
| 2003 | 18 | #6,492 |
| 2002 | 17 | #6,595 |
| 2001 | 19 | #5,998 |
| 2000 | 31 | #4,044 |
| 1995 | 11 | #7,886 |
| 1990 | 5 | #14,419 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Mesa in 2025?
Mesa ranked #4,425 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 32 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Mesa?
843 babies have been named Mesa in the United States since 1972, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Mesa most popular?
Mesa peaked in 2013, when 47 newborns received the name.
Is Mesa a boy or girl name?
Mesa is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Mesa rising or falling?
Mesa is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.