Mister
Every Mister since 1971 — 746 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Mister
Mister is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,052 in 2025 with 15 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1971, 746 American babies have been named Mister. Its peak came in 2015, when 27 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 Mister stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Mister year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15 | #6,052 |
| 2024 | 15 | #6,091 |
| 2023 | 14 | #6,410 |
| 2022 | 16 | #5,795 |
| 2021 | 10 | #7,964 |
| 2020 | 25 | #4,104 |
| 2019 | 25 | #4,193 |
| 2018 | 20 | #4,866 |
| 2017 | 18 | #5,234 |
| 2016 | 18 | #5,258 |
| 2015 | 27 | #3,956 |
| 2014 | 21 | #4,646 |
| 2013 | 19 | #4,916 |
| 2012 | 12 | #6,902 |
| 2011 | 18 | #5,123 |
| 2010 | 18 | #5,174 |
| 2009 | 14 | #6,321 |
| 2008 | 14 | #6,303 |
| 2007 | 13 | #6,497 |
| 2006 | 12 | #6,763 |
| 2005 | 15 | #5,483 |
| 2004 | 9 | #7,971 |
| 2003 | 8 | #8,367 |
| 2002 | 19 | #4,277 |
| 2001 | 13 | #5,576 |
| 2000 | 19 | #4,163 |
| 1995 | 15 | #4,205 |
| 1990 | 17 | #3,556 |
| 1985 | 8 | #5,012 |
| 1980 | 13 | #3,371 |
| 1975 | 10 | #3,589 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Mister in 2025?
Mister ranked #6,052 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 15 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Mister?
746 babies have been named Mister in the United States since 1971, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Mister most popular?
Mister peaked in 2015, when 27 newborns received the name.
Is Mister a boy or girl name?
Mister is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Mister rising or falling?
Mister is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.