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Mischa
OriginRussian, diminutive of Mikhail
GenderBoy & girl
US rank · boysUnranked
Below 5 births
US rank · girls#5059
2025 SSA
About Mischa
Though the Mischa spelling is migrating toward the feminine side thanks to actress Mischa Barton, this Russian boys' short form still works for children of both sexes, as Mischa or Misha.
Mischa for girls#5059 US
This was a 100 percent boys' name till the willowy Mischa Barton of TV's "The OC" made it unisex, a la Sascha.
Pronounced MIS-chuh.
As of October 2026, Mischa ranked #11844 in US births in 2024 SSA, peaked at #3159 in 1981.
Popularity & trends
US popularity — history
US rank, lower is more popular · SSA data 2014–2025
Boys #4,360
Girls #4,543
20142025
18802025
Data table
| Year | US rank · boys | Births · boys | US rank · girls | Births · girls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | #3,830 | 40 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | #3,420 | 47 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | #3,691 | 42 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | #3,818 | 40 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | #4,739 | 29 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | #4,512 | 31 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | #4,514 | 30 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | #4,543 | 31 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
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- Mischa Anne BartonGirl
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