Total births
494
Girls' name · since 2001
Metztli
Metztli has 494 recorded births since 2001 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2023 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #3322
- among girls today
- 494
- born since 2001
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 81%
- more common than other girls
Yes -- Metztli is the #3322 most popular girls' name in the U.S. today, with 494 recorded since 2001.
Social Security Administration records show Metztli recorded 494 times among girls since 2001, holding rank #3322 nationally today, ahead of 81% of girls, peaking in the 2020s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2001 to 2025.
- #3322 among girls today
- 494 born since 2001
- 2020s peak decade
- 81% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Metztli is currently the #3322 girls' name in America, more common than 81% of girls - 494 born since 2001, peaking in the 2020s.
- #3322
- among girls today
- 494
- born since 2001
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 81%
- more common than other girls
Metztli vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#3322
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 81% of names given to girls today.
2020s
Peak decade
57% of everyone ever named Metztli was born in this single decade.
2023
Single peak year
80 babies were named Metztli in 2023 - its busiest year on record.
How Metztli compares
494 Top 45% higher than 55% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls 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
Metztli's all-time total is 29% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Metztli | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 494 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 80 | 48 | 19,840 |
Metztli's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Metztli's SSA record in two at 2014 and the more recent half accounts for 77% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 23%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 2002, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2023 peak of 80, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Metztli at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2023
Current rank
#3,322
Active since
2001
Metztli popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2001–2025
- Peak year (2023)
- 80
- Annual births at peak, across 25 years of records
Metztli popularity over time - boys
5 total births recorded since 2024 (Metztli as boys' name)
Metztli by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2020s was Metztli's strongest decade.
283 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 57% of all-time use.
Metztli births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s 77
2000s
77 births
- 2010s
2010s
134 births
- 2020s
2020s
283 births
What this shows Peak: 2020s at 283 births (57% of all-time use).
Metztli by state
Where Metztli concentrates geographically, total births since 2001
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 230 | 46.6% |
| #2 | Texas | | 31 | 6.3% |
| #3 | Colorado | | 5 | 1.0% |
California share of Metztli's total US births 46.6%
Even split
230 of 494 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Metztli? ▼
494 babies have been named Metztli since 2001. It currently ranks #3322 among girls. The peak year was 2023 with 80 births.
When was Metztli most popular? ▼
Metztli was most popular in the 2020s decade with 283 total births. The single peak year was 2023.
Where is Metztli most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Metztli are California (230 births), Texas (31 births), Colorado (5 births).
How long has the name Metztli been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Metztli since 2001 -- 25 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Metztli? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Meta, Metta, Mettie, Metzli, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Metztli's data
- California records the most Metztlis (230 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Metztli
Nearby Names Like Metztli
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Metztli
Meta Girl
6,211 births
Metta Girl
1,123 births
Mettie Girl
1,031 births
Metzli Girl
#3793 474 births
Metha Girl
149 births
Compare Metztli side by side: Metztli vs Meta Metztli vs Metta Metztli vs Mettie
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Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 2001–2025 (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. "Metztli: #3322 Girls' Name - 494 Births, Peak 2023." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/metztli. 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 Metztli 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 June 2026.