Total births
572
Boys' name · since 1977
Meshach
Since 1977, U.S. Social Security records show 572 babies named Meshach, peaking in 1994. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #6283
- among boys today
- 572
- born since 1977
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 56%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Meshach is the #6283 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 572 recorded since 1977.
Social Security Administration records show Meshach recorded 572 times among boys since 1977, holding rank #6283 nationally today, ahead of 56% of boys, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1977 to 2025.
- #6283 among boys today
- 572 born since 1977
- 1990s peak decade
- 56% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Meshach is currently the #6283 boys' name in America, more common than 56% of boys - 572 born since 1977, peaking in the 1990s.
- #6283
- among boys today
- 572
- born since 1977
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 56%
- more common than other boys
Meshach vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#6283
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 56% of names given to boys today.
1990s
Peak decade
37% of everyone ever named Meshach was born in this single decade.
1994
Single peak year
32 babies were named Meshach in 1994 - its busiest year on record.
How Meshach compares
572 Top 41% higher than 59% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Meshach's all-time total is 56% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Meshach | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 572 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 32 | 23 | 22,252 |
Meshach's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Meshach's SSA record in two at 2003 and the more recent half accounts for 44% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 56%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1985, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1994 peak of 32, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Meshach at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1994
Current rank
#6,283
Active since
1977
Meshach popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1977–2025
- Peak year (1994)
- 32
- Annual births at peak, across 49 years of records
Meshach by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Meshach's strongest decade.
211 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 37% of all-time use.
Meshach births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 8
1970s
8 births
- 1980s 55
1980s
55 births
- 1990s
1990s
211 births
- 2000s
2000s
140 births
- 2010s
2010s
109 births
- 2020s 49
2020s
49 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 211 births (37% of all-time use).
How Meshach compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Meshach's total volume
Meshach vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Meshach by state
Where Meshach concentrates geographically, total births since 1977
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Meshach? ▼
Meshach has been given to 572 babies in the U.S. since 1977, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #6283 as of the latest data. 32 babies were born in 1994, its single highest year.
When was Meshach most popular? ▼
Meshach was most popular in the 1990s decade with 211 total births. The single peak year was 1994.
Where is Meshach most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Meshach are New York (20 births), Florida (5 births).
How long has the name Meshach been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Meshach since 1977 -- 49 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Meshach? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Messiah, Mesiah, Messi, Meshilem, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Meshach's data
- Meshach's decade-level peak was the 1990s (211 total births); usage has since declined to 49 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Meshachs (20 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Meshach
Nearby Names Like Meshach
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Meshach
Messiah Boy
#203 27,064 births
Mesiah Boy
#4667 502 births
Messi Boy
#11730 207 births
Meshilem Boy
#6776 165 births
Messiyah Boy
#11731 149 births
Compare Meshach side by side: Meshach vs Messiah Meshach vs Mesiah Meshach vs Messi
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Meshach
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1977–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Meshach: #6283 Boys' Name - 572 Births, Peak 1994." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/meshach. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Meshach draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.