Girl nameNot in the current top chartsSteady
Mystery
//ˈmɪstɜri//
3 syllablesPeak year: 20037 lettersStarts with M
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Mystery'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.
Mystery's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Mystery |
|---|---|
| 1981 | 5 |
| 1985 | 7 |
| 1987 | 5 |
| 1991 | 5 |
| 1993 | 8 |
| 1994 | 9 |
| 1995 | 13 |
| 1996 | 10 |
| 1997 | 8 |
| 1998 | 7 |
| 1999 | 12 |
| 2000 | 10 |
| 2001 | 9 |
| 2002 | 8 |
| 2003 | 16 |
| 2004 | 12 |
| 2005 | 14 |
| 2006 | 9 |
| 2007 | 5 |
| 2008 | 7 |
| 2009 | 6 |
| 2010 | 11 |
| 2011 | 6 |
| 2012 | 9 |
| 2014 | 7 |
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2019 | 7 |
| 2020 | 6 |
| 2021 | 7 |
| 2022 | 6 |
| 2023 | 7 |
Mystery through the decades
- Mystery peaked in 2003, when 16 babies were named Mystery in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2010–2023), use of Mystery has fallen 25% compared to the 10 years before that.