Boy · #3,330 in 2026

Midas

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

Current Rank

#3,330

Peak Rank

#2,801 (2023)

Total Babies

340

5-Yr Trend

+84%

2011

First Year

2026

Last Year

2023

Peak Year

#2801

Peak Rank

340

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Midas

Midas first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2011, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2023, when 45 Midass were born — ranking #2,801 that year. As of 2026, Midas ranks #3,330 for baby boys with 36 births, rising sharply (+84% over the past five years). In total, more than 340 Midass have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Midas

Phonetically similar names — useful when Midas is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Modus
Mitis
Madis
Midus
Midis
Medis
Modis
Mayas
Medus
Medas
Motus
Metus

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Midas

What does the name Midas mean?

Midas is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2011. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Midas in 2026?

In 2026, Midas ranks #3,330 among boys' names in the U.S., with 36 babies given the name that year.

When was Midas most popular?

Midas reached its peak popularity in 2023, ranking #2,801 that year with 45 babies given the name.

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

Midas has historically been most popular in Florida, California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Midas.

Is Midas a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Midas?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Midas include Goble, Versie, Osby. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Midas

Midas is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2011 and has accumulated 340 births in the dataset. Midas's peak popularity came in 2023 when it ranked #2,801. Use the chart and map above to compare Midas'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.