Unisex · #10,860 in 2026

Mishon

Mishon Tarique Ratliff is an American singer, dancer and actor. Though he's been singing and performing on stage since the age of 6, he is best known for his portrayal of Taylor "Tay" Sutton on the ABC Family drama television series Lincoln Heights. He has appeared on music television broadcast such as Soul Train, America's Most Talented Kid, The Mo'Nique Show and BET's 106 & Park.

Current Rank
#10,860
Peak Rank
#5,250 (2010)
Total Babies
68
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #7,749 (28 total)
👦 Boy peak #5,250 (68 total)
👦As Boy Name
2009
First Year
2022
Last Year
2010
Peak Year
#5250
Peak Rank
68
Total Count
7
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
1971
First Year
1995
Last Year
1986
Peak Year
#7749
Peak Rank
28
Total Count
4
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Mishon

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Mishon Tarique Ratliff is an American singer, dancer and actor. Though he's been singing and performing on stage since the age of 6, he is best known for his portrayal of Taylor "Tay" Sutton on the ABC Family drama television series Lincoln Heights. He has appeared on music television broadcast such as Soul Train, America's Most Talented Kid, The Mo'Nique Show and BET's 106 & Park.

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The Story of Mishon

As a girl name

Mishon first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1971, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1986, when 8 Mishons were born — ranking #7,749 that year. As of 2026, Mishon ranks #10,514 for girls with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 28 Mishons have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Mishon first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 2009, with 14 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2010, when 17 Mishons were born — ranking #5,250 that year. As of 2026, Mishon ranks #10,860 for boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 68 Mishons have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Mishon

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

  • Missen
  • Messan
  • Messen
  • Mussen
  • Musson
  • Mesen
  • Mason
  • Moisten
  • Mizzen
  • Masson
  • Mawson
  • Msan

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Mishon

What does the name Mishon mean?
Mishon Tarique Ratliff is an American singer, dancer and actor. Though he's been singing and performing on stage since the age of 6, he is best known for his portrayal of Taylor "Tay" Sutton on the ABC Family drama television series Lincoln Heights. He has appeared on music television broadcast such as Soul Train, America's Most Talented Kid, The Mo'Nique Show and BET's 106 & Park.
How popular is Mishon in 2026?
In 2026, Mishon ranks #10,860 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Mishon most popular?
Mishon reached its peak popularity in 2010, ranking #5,250 that year with 17 babies given the name.
Is Mishon a unisex name?
Yes — Mishon is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 29% of Mishons assigned female and 71% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Mishon?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Mishon include Kazuma, Jen, Yancarlos. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Mishon

Mishon is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2009 and has accumulated 68 births in the dataset. Mishon's peak popularity came in 2010 when it ranked #5,250. Use the chart and map above to compare Mishon'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.