522births recorded
5Countries
1Variants
2010Peak · Belgium
#2666France 2025
Messi is a boy name family recorded 522 times in 5 countries since 2006. It ranks highest today in France (#2666 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Belgium in 2010, at 6.6 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Messi
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Messi | French | 275 | 🇫🇷 France | #2666 | 2014 | ▼ 50 % |
| Messi | French | 207 | 🇺🇸 United States | – | 2013 | – |
| Messi | French | 21 | 🏴 England & Wales | – | 2009 | – |
| Messi | French | 12 | 🇧🇪 Belgium | – | 2010 | – |
| Messi | French | 7 | 🇦🇷 Argentina | – | 2011 | – |
Questions about Messi
How popular is the name Messi?
In 2025 it ranked #2666 in France. Official registers record 522 births across 5 countries.
When was Messi most popular?
It peaked in Belgium in 2010, at 6.6 births per 100,000.
Is Messi a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Messi is a boy name.