Mister
Meaningmister · English
- US rank
- #5,861
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,549 in 1974
15 babies were named Mister in the US in 2025. It has dropped 1,841 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1971–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Mister you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 113,636 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Mister, 15 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Mister would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryMister first shows up in US birth records in 1971, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 54 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1974, when it reached #2,549.
- TrendMister has slipped 1,841 places over the last five years and now sits at #5,861. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn English, Mister means “mister”.
About the name Mister
Mister is a boy name of English origin meaning “mister”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with M and ending in “-ter”. US birth records list Mister for boys from 1971 to 2025, in 54 of those 55 years. Its best year was 1974, when it ranked #2,549 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #5,861, with 15 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5.3 | 187,500 boys |
| 1980s | 5.3 | 188,324 boys |
| 1990s | 7.4 | 135,318 boys |
| 2000s | 6.8 | 146,413 boys |
| 2010s | 10 | 95,877 boys |
| 2020s | 9.2 | 108,893 boys |
More English boy names
- 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
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Mister
What does the name Mister mean?
Mister means “mister” in English.
What is the origin of the name Mister?
Mister has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Mister a boy or girl name?
Mister is a boy name.
How popular is the name Mister?
Mister ranked #5,861 for US boys in 2025, given to 15 babies. Its best year was 1974 (#2,549).