Boy · #9,864 in 2026

Meshulem

Name: Popularity of the name Meshulem in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Meshulem, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#9,864

Peak Rank

#6,673 (2015)

Total Babies

127

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1991

First Year

2024

Last Year

2015

Peak Year

#6673

Peak Rank

127

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Meshulem

Meshulem first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1991, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2015, when 12 Meshulems were born — ranking #6,673 that year. As of 2026, Meshulem ranks #9,864 for baby boys with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 127 Meshulems have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Meshulem

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Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Meshulem

What does the name Meshulem mean?

Meshulem is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1991. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Meshulem in 2026?

In 2026, Meshulem ranks #9,864 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Meshulem most popular?

Meshulem reached its peak popularity in 2015, ranking #6,673 that year with 12 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Meshulem most popular?

Meshulem has historically been most popular in New York. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Meshulem.

Is Meshulem a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Meshulem is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Meshulem?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Meshulem include Basim, Marquee, Wasif. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Meshulem

Meshulem is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1991 and has accumulated 127 births in the dataset. Meshulem's peak popularity came in 2015 when it ranked #6,673. Use the chart and map above to compare Meshulem's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.