Melchizedek Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
The name Melchizedek means 'king of righteousness' in Hebrew, and is associated with an important biblical figure.
Meaning of the Name Melchizedek
'Melchizedek' is a Hebrew name and is mentioned in the Bible. It is believed to have originated from the combination of two Hebrew words: 'melek' meaning 'king' and 'zedek' meaning 'righteousness'. Therefore, the name Melchizedek is often interpreted as 'king of righteousness'. Melchizedek is a significant figure in the Old Testament, specifically in the book of Genesis and the Psalms. He is portrayed as an enigmatic and powerful religious figure, and his name is often associated with priesthood and divine blessings.
Popularity of the Name Melchizedek
The popularity for the name Melchizedek peaked in popularity in the year 2019 with 24 births, which ranked number 9,525 out of 29,488 unique names for that year. Melchizedek had the most male births in 2019 with 24, which ranked number 4,225 out of 14,112 male names. The number of births for the name Melchizedek has increased sharply over the last ten years from 8 births to 15 births, an increase of 87.50%. Among males, Melchizedek has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 8 births to 15 births, an increase of 87.50%.
Nationwide Popularity of Melchizedek
- 20 Year Trend of Melchizedek: 87.50%
- 10 Year Trend of Melchizedek: 87.50%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Melchizedek: 87.50%
Popularity of Melchizedek by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Melchizedek. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Melchizedek in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Melchizedek is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Melchizedek
- Total Births of Melchizedek: 16 (6.49%)
- Male Births of Melchizedek: 16 (6.49%)
Given the upward trend of Melchizedek over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 6.49% increase in total births, for a total of 16 births in 2024. Male births for Melchizedek have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 16 male births in 2024, an increase of 6.49%.