Missouri
Girl nameMissouri has been given to 1,602 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It peaked in 1889. In 2025, about 1 in 229,610 girls was named Missouri.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
1,602
Peak year
1889 (40 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1880
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
All girls
Rank through the decades
Missouri's rank among U.S. girl names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Girls rank |
|---|---|
| 1900 | #755 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Missouri.
FAQ
How popular is the name Missouri?
Missouri has been given to 1,602 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Missouri peak?
Missouri peaked in 1889, when 40 babies were given the name.
Is Missouri a girl or boy name?
Missouri is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Missouri are girls).
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