Meshach
Every Meshach since 1977 — 572 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Meshach
Meshach is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #10,331 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1977, 572 American babies have been named Meshach. Its peak came in 1994, when 32 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 Meshach stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Meshach year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | #10,331 |
| 2024 | 14 | #6,370 |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | 6 | #11,810 |
| 2021 | 13 | #6,561 |
| 2020 | 9 | #8,508 |
| 2019 | 9 | #8,645 |
| 2018 | 12 | #6,987 |
| 2017 | 12 | #6,970 |
| 2016 | 19 | #5,072 |
| 2015 | 14 | #6,198 |
| 2014 | 8 | #9,343 |
| 2013 | 9 | #8,543 |
| 2012 | — | — |
| 2011 | 12 | #6,869 |
| 2010 | 14 | #6,264 |
| 2009 | 12 | #7,098 |
| 2008 | 15 | #5,969 |
| 2007 | 16 | #5,604 |
| 2006 | 10 | #7,815 |
| 2005 | 14 | #5,777 |
| 2004 | 11 | #6,829 |
| 2003 | 16 | #4,967 |
| 2002 | 15 | #5,059 |
| 2001 | 19 | #4,232 |
| 2000 | 12 | #5,793 |
| 1995 | 24 | #2,992 |
| 1990 | 18 | #3,411 |
| 1985 | 5 | #7,226 |
| 1980 | 7 | #5,310 |
| 1975 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Meshach in 2025?
Meshach ranked #10,331 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Meshach?
572 babies have been named Meshach in the United States since 1977, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Meshach most popular?
Meshach peaked in 1994, when 32 newborns received the name.
Is Meshach a boy or girl name?
Meshach is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Meshach rising or falling?
Meshach is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.