Messi
Boy nameMessi has been given to 207 babies in the U.S. since 2006. It peaked in 2013.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
207
Peak year
2013 (19 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
2006
10-year trend
▼ -100%
Gender split
All boys
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Messi — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Messi.
FAQ
How popular is the name Messi?
Messi has been given to 207 babies in the U.S. since 2006. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Messi peak?
Messi peaked in 2013, when 19 babies were given the name.
Is Messi a girl or boy name?
Messi is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Messi are boys).
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