Total births
591
Boys' name · since 1982
Mizael
591 babies named Mizael in U.S. Social Security records since 1982, with the highest year being 2021. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- #6985
- among boys today
- 591
- born since 1982
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 51%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Mizael is the #6985 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 591 recorded since 1982.
Mizael has 591 recorded births among boys since 1982, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #6985 as of the latest data, more common than 51% of boys, busiest in the 2010s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1982 to 2025.
- #6985 among boys today
- 591 born since 1982
- 2010s peak decade
- 51% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Mizael is currently the #6985 boys' name in America, more common than 51% of boys - 591 born since 1982, peaking in the 2010s.
- #6985
- among boys today
- 591
- born since 1982
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 51%
- more common than other boys
Mizael vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#6985
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 51% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
31% of everyone ever named Mizael was born in this single decade.
2021
Single peak year
27 babies were named Mizael in 2021 - its busiest year on record.
How Mizael compares
591 Top 40% higher than 60% 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
Mizael's all-time total is 61% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Mizael | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 591 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 27 | 23 | 22,252 |
Mizael's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Mizael splits its recorded history at 2007: 61% of all births land in the more recent half, 39% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1982 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2021 peak of 27 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Mizael at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2021
Current rank
#6,985
Active since
1982
Mizael popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1982–2025
- Peak year (2021)
- 27
- Annual births at peak, across 44 years of records
Mizael by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Mizael's strongest decade.
185 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 31% of all-time use.
Mizael births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 16
1980s
16 births
- 1990s
1990s
102 births
- 2000s
2000s
180 births
- 2010s
2010s
185 births
- 2020s
2020s
108 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 185 births (31% of all-time use).
How Mizael 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 Mizael's total volume
Mizael vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Mizael by state
Where Mizael concentrates geographically, total births since 1982
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 107 | 18.1% |
| #2 | Texas | | 100 | 16.9% |
California share of Mizael's total US births 18.1%
Even split
107 of 591 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Mizael? ▼
591 babies have been named Mizael since 1982. It currently ranks #6985 among boys. The peak year was 2021 with 27 births.
When was Mizael most popular? ▼
Mizael was most popular in the 2010s decade with 185 total births. The single peak year was 2021.
Where is Mizael most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Mizael are California (107 births), Texas (100 births).
How long has the name Mizael been used? ▼
Records for Mizael go back to 1982, giving 44 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Mizael? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Mizraim, Mizell, Mizan, Mizuki, and 1 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Mizael's data
- Mizael's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (185 total births) through the 2020s (108) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Mizaels (107 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 Mizael
Nearby Names Like Mizael
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Mizael
Mizraim Boy
113 births
Mizell Boy
66 births
Mizan Boy
18 births
Mizuki Boy
11 births
Mizaan Boy
#13982 10 births
Compare Mizael side by side: Mizael vs Mizraim Mizael vs Mizell Mizael vs Mizan
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Mizael
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, 1982–2025 (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. "Mizael: #6985 Boys' Name - 591 Births, Peak 2021." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/mizael. 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 Mizael 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.