Messer Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
German
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
The name Messer means 'knife sharpener' or 'cutler'.
Meaning of the Name Messer
Messer is a surname of German origin. It is derived from the Middle High German word 'mezzner', which means 'knife sharpener' or 'cutler'. The name may have originally been given to someone who worked as a knife grinder or to someone who made or sold knives. It is a occupational surname that has likely been passed down through generations.
Popularity of the Name Messer
The popularity for the name Messer peaked in popularity in the year 2022 with 12 births, which ranked number 15,276 out of 29,174 unique names for that year. Messer had the most male births in 2022 with 12, which ranked number 6,789 out of 14,255 male names. The number of births for the name Messer has increased sharply over the last ten years from 5 births to 12 births, an increase of 140.00%. Among males, Messer has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 5 births to 12 births, an increase of 140.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Messer
- 10 Year Trend of Messer: 140.00%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Messer: 140.00%
Popularity of Messer by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Messer. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Messer in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Messer is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Messer
- Total Births of Messer: 13 (9.15%)
- Male Births of Messer: 13 (9.15%)
Given the upward trend of Messer over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 9.15% increase in total births, for a total of 13 births in 2024. Male births for Messer have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 13 male births in 2024, an increase of 9.15%.