Midnight
- US rank
- Unranked
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #11,146 in 2021
0 babies were named Midnight in the US in 2025.
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US births per million girls, 2005–2025
US births per million boys, 2022–2025
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Midnight you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- HistoryMidnight first shows up in US birth records in 2005, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
- Best yearIts best year was 2021, when it reached #11,146.
About the name Midnight
Midnight is a gender-neutral name of English origin. It has 8 letters and 2 syllables, starting with M and ending in “-ght”. US birth records list Midnight for girls from 2005 to 2022, in 3 of those 18 years. Its best year was 2021, when it ranked #11,146 among girl names. It hasn't been given to 5 or more US babies in a year since 2022, so today it's a genuinely rare choice.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.9 | 1,162,791 girls |
| 2020s | 2.9 | 348,837 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 2.9 | 344,828 boys |
More English names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
Questions about the name Midnight
What is the origin of the name Midnight?
Midnight has English roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Oliver.
Is Midnight a boy or girl name?
Both. Midnight is used for boys and girls.
How popular is the name Midnight?
Midnight is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2022. It peaked at #11,146 in 2021.