Metztli
Every Metztli since 2001 — 499 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Metztli
Metztli is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #3,629 in 2025 with 42 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2001, 499 American babies have been named Metztli. Its peak came in 2023, when 80 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 Metztli stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Metztli 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 | 42 | #3,629 | — | — |
| 2024 | 48 | #3,318 | 5 | #13,563 |
| 2023 | 80 | #2,305 | — | — |
| 2022 | 51 | #3,202 | — | — |
| 2021 | 35 | #4,149 | — | — |
| 2020 | 27 | #4,844 | — | — |
| 2019 | 28 | #4,861 | — | — |
| 2018 | 15 | #7,637 | — | — |
| 2017 | 20 | #6,214 | — | — |
| 2016 | 11 | #9,867 | — | — |
| 2015 | 15 | #7,870 | — | — |
| 2014 | 7 | #14,090 | — | — |
| 2013 | 10 | #10,765 | — | — |
| 2012 | 13 | #8,967 | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — |
| 2010 | 15 | #8,171 | — | — |
| 2009 | 7 | #14,717 | — | — |
| 2008 | 13 | #9,336 | — | — |
| 2007 | 8 | #13,498 | — | — |
| 2006 | 7 | #14,608 | — | — |
| 2005 | 9 | #11,529 | — | — |
| 2004 | 11 | #9,686 | — | — |
| 2003 | 10 | #10,184 | — | — |
| 2002 | 5 | #17,222 | — | — |
| 2001 | 7 | #12,990 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Metztli in 2025?
Metztli ranked #3,629 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 42 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Metztli?
499 babies have been named Metztli in the United States since 2001, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Metztli most popular?
Metztli peaked in 2023, when 80 newborns received the name.
Is Metztli a boy or girl name?
Metztli is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Metztli rising or falling?
Metztli is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.