Mishael
Every Mishael since 1969 — 647 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Mishael
Mishael is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,763 in 2025 with 16 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1969, 647 American babies have been named Mishael — about 71% boys and 29% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2025, when 25 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 Mishael stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Mishael 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 | 9 | #10,651 | 16 | #5,763 |
| 2024 | — | — | 8 | #9,578 |
| 2023 | — | — | 14 | #6,409 |
| 2022 | — | — | 17 | #5,562 |
| 2021 | — | — | 19 | #5,054 |
| 2020 | — | — | 15 | #5,883 |
| 2019 | — | — | 15 | #6,015 |
| 2018 | — | — | 6 | #11,692 |
| 2017 | — | — | 15 | #5,974 |
| 2016 | — | — | 11 | #7,458 |
| 2015 | 5 | #18,288 | 7 | #10,262 |
| 2014 | — | — | 12 | #6,932 |
| 2013 | 5 | #18,418 | 10 | #7,915 |
| 2012 | — | — | 12 | #6,901 |
| 2011 | — | — | 7 | #10,398 |
| 2010 | — | — | 10 | #7,955 |
| 2009 | 6 | #16,610 | 9 | #8,764 |
| 2008 | — | — | 13 | #6,652 |
| 2007 | 9 | #12,346 | 9 | #8,687 |
| 2006 | 8 | #13,220 | 11 | #7,270 |
| 2005 | 8 | #12,646 | 14 | #5,781 |
| 2004 | — | — | 9 | #7,970 |
| 2003 | 8 | #12,037 | 11 | #6,572 |
| 2002 | 5 | #17,268 | 14 | #5,310 |
| 2001 | 6 | #14,759 | 13 | #5,575 |
| 2000 | 8 | #11,461 | 13 | #5,490 |
| 1995 | 8 | #10,194 | 6 | #8,524 |
| 1990 | — | — | 6 | #7,780 |
| 1985 | — | — | 6 | #6,264 |
| 1980 | 5 | #11,519 | 5 | #6,932 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Mishael in 2025?
Mishael ranked #5,763 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 16 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Mishael?
647 babies have been named Mishael in the United States since 1969, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Mishael most popular?
Mishael peaked in 2025, when 25 newborns received the name.
Is Mishael a boy or girl name?
Mishael is used for both: about 29% of babies named Mishael have been girls and 71% boys.
Is the name Mishael rising or falling?
Mishael is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.