Is Messi a boy's or girl's name?

Messi is primarily a boy's name.

When was Messi most popular?

Messi reached its peak popularity in 2013 with 19 births that year. It is currently ranked #11830 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Messi?

Messi is currently ranked #11830 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 207 babies since 2006.

Messi

An uncommon pick — distinctive and rare.

Boy's nameDeclining Also a pet name

#11830▼ 5432in 2024

Meaning & Origin

A surname.

Messi is a boy's baby name of Italian origin, the surname of Lionel Messi — widely considered the greatest footballer in history, winner of eight Ballon d'Or awards and the 2022 FIFA World Cup. The surname is of Italian-Sicilian origin. Parents worldwide give their sons this name as a declaration of the highest possible footballing aspiration.

Messi is the name of the god of football — used by parents across South America, Africa, and the Middle East who want to give their son the specific aspiration of becoming the greatest that has ever played. A name of absolute superlative football ambition.

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Popularity Over Time

Messi has 19+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2006.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Messi
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	56	#7940	▼
2010s	129	#6859	▲
2000s	22	#12887	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(19 years, 2006–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Messi
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	6	#11830	-8 (-57.1%)
2023	14	#6398	0
2022	14	#6364	+5 (55.6%)
2021	9	#8599	-4 (-30.8%)
2020	13	#6508	+2 (18.2%)
2019	11	#7464	+3 (37.5%)
2018	8	#9363	-6 (-42.9%)
2017	14	#6230	0
2016	14	#6234	+1 (7.7%)
2015	13	#6574	-2 (-13.3%)
2014	15	#5902	-4 (-21.1%)
2013	19	#4912	+10 (111.1%)
2012	9	#8638	-2 (-18.2%)
2011	11	#7332	-4 (-26.7%)
2010	15	#5942	+10 (200.0%)
2009	5	#13812	-2 (-28.6%)
2008	7	#10651	+2 (40.0%)
2007	5	#13729	0
2006	5	#13354	—