Mr
A boy's name with 5 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Mr is a one-syllable boy's name with a sharp, distinct sound — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close. With only 5 recorded U.S. births, it is exceptionally rare — the kind of name most people encounter for the first time when they meet your child.
Mr is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Mr is a boy's baby name of uncertain origin, recorded in a very small number of U.S. births as a given name.
EtymologyShow more
Mr's linguistic roots are not definitively traced to a single tradition. Names that emerged in late-twentieth-century America were often created by blending sounds, respelling existing names, or combining elements from multiple languages — a form of linguistic creativity that makes pinning down a single origin difficult.
What the data does show: Mr has 5 recorded U.S. births as a boy's name, with its sharp, distinct ending ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Mr has 1+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1994.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 | #9795 | — |
The Story of Mr
A Millennial name
Peaking in 1994, Mr is a Millennial-era classic. Boys named Mr are most likely born between 1994 and 1994.
How rare is Mr?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Mr is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1994, peaked in the 1990s with 5 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(1 years, 1994–1994)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 5 | #9795 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1994–1994