Misael
Boy name · #733 in 2025 · Uniqueness 51/100
In 2025, 359 baby boys were named Misael, placing it at #733 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #873, so the name has been rising over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 5,014 boys born in 2025 was named Misael.
The 70-year story
Misael first appears in the Social Security records in 1955, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2006, when 385 boys were named Misael — good for #616 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Babies named Misael per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
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Uniqueness: will there be another Misael in class?
Misael scores 51 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "distinctive" band. That middle band is the sweet spot many parents hunt for: recognizable without being everywhere.
Where Misael is most common
Geography matters for names, and Misael is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Misaels were TX (87), CA (76), AZ (20), FL (18), IL (17). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Misael
Statistically, parents drawn to Misael tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Mikael, Israel, Nathanael, Ishmael, and Jael.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Misael | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 359 | #733 |
| 2024 | 364 | #722 |
| 2023 | 346 | #752 |
| 2022 | 318 | #793 |
| 2021 | 294 | #818 |
| 2020 | 284 | #815 |
| 2019 | 276 | #819 |
| 2018 | 241 | #899 |
| 2017 | 243 | #885 |
| 2016 | 277 | #823 |
| 2015 | 254 | #873 |
| 2014 | 296 | #780 |
| 2013 | 272 | #803 |
| 2012 | 276 | #806 |
| 2011 | 283 | #787 |
| 2010 | 290 | #769 |
| 2009 | 305 | #751 |
| 2008 | 357 | #678 |
| 2007 | 351 | #677 |
| 2006 | 385 | #616 |
| 2005 | 346 | #633 |
| 2004 | 316 | #649 |
| 2003 | 261 | #713 |
| 2002 | 258 | #697 |
| 2001 | 247 | #713 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Misael a popular boy name?
Misael ranked #733 among boys in 2025 with 359 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #873.
When was the name Misael most popular?
Misael peaked in 2006, when 385 American boys received the name (ranked #616 that year). Since 2006 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Misael?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 5,014 newborn American boys was named Misael. It scores 51/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "distinctive".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.