Missouri

Q: What is the origin of Missouri?

Missouri is of Indigenous American origin. The name carries significant cultural meaning and has been used across generations within its origin tradition.

Q: Is Missouri a girl name?

Missouri is traditionally a girl name. Modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal choice and cultural context.

female

Updated 6 months ago

Meaning

"People of the Big Canoe"

A place-name used as a given name, from an Indigenous ethnonym interpreted as people of the big canoe.

Themes:placetribalriveramerican

Nature Natural Unique Rare

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This name has been verified against authoritative sources including SSA data, etymology databases, and cultural naming traditions.

Popularity History of Missouri

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#10785Ranked in 2024

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#10785

Missouri was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year

+3809

better than 2023

Data Source

Popularity rankings are based on official data from the Social Security Administration (SSA), which tracks baby name applications in the United States.

Last updated: 2024 • Data source updated annually

Missouri Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Missouri.

8 ideas

Misie

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Miss

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misy

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miss

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mie

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Baby Name Lists That Include Missouri

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Missouri mean?

Missouri means "People of the Big Canoe". A place-name used as a given name, from an Indigenous ethnonym interpreted as people of the big canoe.

What is the origin of Missouri?

Missouri is of Indigenous American origin. The name has been used historically across cultures and carries significant cultural meaning within its origin tradition.

How popular is the name Missouri?

According to the latest SSA data, Missouri is currently ranked #10785 in the United States. The name has shown interesting trends over the past century, with popularity varying based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Is Missouri a girl name?

Missouri is traditionally a girl name. However, modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal preference.

What are good nicknames for Missouri?

Popular nicknames for Missouri include Misie, Miss, misy, miss, and more. These offer shorter, more casual alternatives for everyday use.

What names are similar to Missouri?

There are many names similar to Missouri in meaning, origin, or sound. Explore the Similar Names section to discover alternatives that may resonate with you.

Quick Facts

OriginIndigenous American

Syllables3

Length8 letters

US Rank#10785

Trend↑ Rising

Starts withM

Sibling Ideas

Brothers

Chey Dacotah Jaguar Alton Al

Sisters

Aymara Angeni Cheyan Chey Genesee

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