Total births
291
Boys' name · since 2011
Midas
Midas has 291 recorded births since 2011 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2023 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #3976
- among boys today
- 291
- born since 2011
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 72%
- more common than other boys
Midas currently ranks #3976 among boys' names in America, with 291 babies recorded since 2011.
Social Security Administration records show Midas recorded 291 times among boys since 2011, holding rank #3976 nationally today, ahead of 72% of boys, 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 2011 to 2025.
- #3976 among boys today
- 291 born since 2011
- 2020s peak decade
- 72% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Midas is currently the #3976 boys' name in America, more common than 72% of boys - 291 born since 2011, peaking in the 2020s.
- #3976
- among boys today
- 291
- born since 2011
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 72%
- more common than other boys
Midas vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#3976
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 72% of names given to boys today.
2020s
Peak decade
65% of everyone ever named Midas was born in this single decade.
2023
Single peak year
45 babies were named Midas in 2023 - its busiest year on record.
How Midas compares
291 45th percentile among 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
Midas's all-time total is 21% below the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Midas | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 291 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 45 | 23 | 22,252 |
Midas's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Midas's SSA record in two at 2019 and the more recent half accounts for 69% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 31%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 2011, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2023 peak of 45, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Midas at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2023
Current rank
#3,976
Active since
2011
Midas popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2011–2025
- Peak year (2023)
- 45
- Annual births at peak, across 15 years of records
Midas by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2020s was Midas's strongest decade.
189 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 65% of all-time use.
Midas births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2010s
2010s
102 births
- 2020s
2020s
189 births
What this shows Peak: 2020s at 189 births (65% of all-time use).
Midas by state
Where Midas concentrates geographically, total births since 2011
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 19 | 6.5% |
| #2 | Florida | | 5 | 1.7% |
California share of Midas's total US births 6.5%
Even split
19 of 291 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Midas? ▼
Since 2011, Social Security records show 291 babies named Midas. Today it holds rank #3976 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2023, with 45 births.
When was Midas most popular? ▼
Midas was most popular in the 2020s decade with 189 total births. The single peak year was 2023.
Where is Midas most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Midas are California (19 births), Florida (5 births).
How long has the name Midas been used? ▼
Midas has been recorded in Social Security data since 2011, spanning 15 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Midas? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Middleton, Midian, Midoriya, Midnight. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Midas's data
- California records the most Midass (19 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.
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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, 2011–2025 (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. "Midas: #3976 Boys' Name - 291 Births, Peak 2023." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/midas. 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 Midas 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.