Girl nameCurrently #10,785 in the USRising
Missouri
//məˈzʊɹi//
3 syllablesPeak year: 18898 lettersStarts with M
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Missouri's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Missouri's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Missouri |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 23 |
| 1881 | 17 |
| 1882 | 21 |
| 1883 | 20 |
| 1884 | 23 |
| 1885 | 24 |
| 1886 | 30 |
| 1887 | 29 |
| 1888 | 37 |
| 1889 | 40 |
| 1890 | 26 |
| 1891 | 19 |
| 1892 | 31 |
| 1893 | 28 |
| 1894 | 30 |
| 1895 | 16 |
| 1896 | 25 |
| 1897 | 14 |
| 1898 | 23 |
| 1899 | 18 |
| 1900 | 24 |
| 1901 | 18 |
| 1902 | 33 |
| 1903 | 28 |
| 1904 | 21 |
| 1905 | 24 |
| 1906 | 20 |
| 1907 | 15 |
| 1908 | 28 |
| 1909 | 24 |
| 1910 | 24 |
| 1911 | 16 |
| 1912 | 27 |
| 1913 | 20 |
| 1914 | 24 |
| 1915 | 27 |
| 1916 | 31 |
| 1917 | 38 |
| 1918 | 25 |
| 1919 | 37 |
| 1920 | 30 |
| 1921 | 38 |
| 1922 | 35 |
| 1923 | 21 |
| 1924 | 34 |
| 1925 | 29 |
| 1926 | 24 |
| 1927 | 20 |
| 1928 | 24 |
| 1929 | 23 |
| 1930 | 20 |
| 1931 | 12 |
| 1932 | 14 |
| 1933 | 15 |
| 1934 | 14 |
| 1935 | 8 |
| 1936 | 11 |
| 1937 | 12 |
| 1938 | 6 |
| 1939 | 9 |
| 1940 | 5 |
| 1941 | 11 |
| 1943 | 8 |
| 1944 | 10 |
| 1945 | 7 |
| 1946 | 5 |
| 1948 | 6 |
| 1949 | 6 |
| 1950 | 7 |
| 1951 | 8 |
| 1952 | 10 |
| 1954 | 11 |
| 1955 | 7 |
| 1957 | 9 |
| 1963 | 6 |
| 2002 | 5 |
| 2006 | 7 |
| 2007 | 5 |
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2013 | 6 |
| 2014 | 5 |
| 2016 | 8 |
| 2018 | 6 |
| 2019 | 6 |
| 2021 | 14 |
| 2023 | 6 |
| 2024 | 9 |
Missouri through the decades
- Missouri peaked in 1889, when 40 babies were named Missouri in the US.
- The 1920s were Missouri's strongest decade, averaging 28 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2007–2024), use of Missouri has fallen 8% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Missouri currently ranks #10,785 in the US and is on the rise.