Methuselah
A boy's name of Hebrew origin with 5 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Methuselah reads as a modern invention — a name that emerged in the 2020s and was likely coined by parents looking for something fresh rather than inherited.
The open, warm quality of its ending — a soft ending that crosses many language boundaries — gives it a distinctive rhythm that pairs well with shorter middle names or surnames.
In the most recent SSA release, Methuselah ranks #13509 among U.S. boy names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Methuselah is a boy's baby name of Hebrew origin, from the Hebrew meaning 'man of the dart' or possibly 'man of God.' In the Hebrew Bible, Methuselah was the oldest person recorded — living 969 years — making his name synonymous with extreme longevity and ancient wisdom.
Methuselah is the ultimate name of longevity — carrying nearly ten centuries of biblical life in a name that is, paradoxically, rarely given but never forgotten.
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Methuselah appeared in SSA records in 2024, placing it in the modern era of American naming — a period when parents increasingly draw from global cultures, invent new names, and blend sounds to create something entirely original. Its Hebrew roots may have been the starting point, adapted or respelled to fit contemporary American tastes.
With only 5 recorded births, Methuselah has not been widely studied in naming literature — its story belongs primarily to the families who chose it.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Methuselah has 1+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2024.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5 | — |
The Story of Methuselah
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2024, Methuselah is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Methuselah are most likely born between 2024 and 2024.
How rare is Methuselah?
Only about 1 in every 720,000 babies born in 2024 was named Methuselah — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2024, peaked in the 2020s with 5 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(1 years, 2024–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5 | #13509 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2024–2024