Total births
1,693
Unisex name · since 1953
Mischa
Since 1953, U.S. Social Security records show 1,693 babies named Mischa, peaking in 2008. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #5837
- among girls today
- 1,693
- born since 1953
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 67%
- more common than other girls
1,693 babies have been named Mischa since 1953, making it today's #5837 unisex name.
Social Security Administration records show Mischa recorded 1,693 times among girls since 1953, holding rank #5837 nationally today, ahead of 67% of girls, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1953 to 2025.
- #5837 among girls today
- 1,693 born since 1953
- 2000s peak decade
- 67% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Mischa is currently the #5837 unisex name in America, more common than 67% of girls - 1,693 born since 1953, peaking in the 2000s.
- #5837
- among girls today
- 1,693
- born since 1953
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 67%
- more common than other girls
Mischa vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#5837
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 67% of names given to girls today.
2000s
Peak decade
32% of everyone ever named Mischa was born in this single decade.
2008
Single peak year
125 babies were named Mischa in 2008 - its busiest year on record.
How Mischa compares
1,693 Top 24% higher than 76% 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
Mischa's all-time total is 4x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Mischa | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,693 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 125 | 48 | 19,840 |
Mischa's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Mischa's SSA record in two at 1990 and the more recent half accounts for 74% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 26%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1953, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2008 peak of 125, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Mischa at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2008
Current rank
#5,837
Active since
1953
Mischa popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1953–2025
- Peak year (2008)
- 125
- Annual births at peak, across 73 years of records
Mischa popularity over time - boys
198 total births recorded since 1968 (Mischa as boys' name)
Mischa by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Mischa's strongest decade.
545 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 32% of all-time use.
Mischa births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 16
1950s
16 births
- 1960s 87
1960s
87 births
- 1970s 217
1970s
217 births
- 1980s 128
1980s
128 births
- 1990s 76
1990s
76 births
- 2000s
2000s
545 births
- 2010s
2010s
471 births
- 2020s 153
2020s
153 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 545 births (32% of all-time use).
How Mischa compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Mischa's total volume
Mischa vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Mischa by state
Where Mischa concentrates geographically, total births since 1953
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 229 | 13.5% |
| #2 | Texas | | 49 | 2.9% |
| #3 | New York | | 48 | 2.8% |
| #4 | Florida | | 37 | 2.2% |
| #5 | Pennsylvania | | 17 | 1.0% |
| #6 | Arizona | | 12 | 0.7% |
| #7 | Washington | | 12 | 0.7% |
| #8 | Michigan | | 7 | 0.4% |
California share of Mischa's total US births 13.5%
Even split
229 of 1,693 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 10 reporting states.
Mischa appears in 10 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Mischa? ▼
Since 1953, Social Security records show 1,693 babies named Mischa. Today it holds rank #5837 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 2008, with 125 births.
When was Mischa most popular? ▼
Mischa was most popular in the 2000s decade with 545 total births. The single peak year was 2008.
Where is Mischa most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Mischa are California (229 births), Texas (49 births), New York (48 births).
Is Mischa a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Mischa is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 1,693 births, and as a boy's name it has 198 births.
How long has the name Mischa been used? ▼
Records for Mischa go back to 1953, giving 73 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Mischa? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Misty, Misti, Missy, Misha, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Mischa's data
- Mischa's decade-level peak was the 2000s (545 total births); usage has since declined to 153 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Mischas (229 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 Mischa
Nearby Names Like Mischa
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Mischa
Misty Girl
#4050 84,654 births
Misti Girl
8,324 births
Missy Girl
#6208 5,776 births
Misha Girl
#2255 4,255 births
Mistie Girl
2,240 births
Compare Mischa side by side: Mischa vs Misty Mischa vs Misti Mischa vs Missy
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Mischa
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, 1953–2025 (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. "Mischa: #5837 Unisex Name - 1,693 Births, Peak 2008." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/mischa. 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 Mischa 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.