Mystique
A feminine name derived from "mystique", suggesting an alluring, mysterious quality.
Name Census estimates that about 443 living Americans carry the first name Mystique. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Mystique today is around 27 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Mystique births was 2001 (31 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Mystique. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
443
~ 1 in 773,712 Americans
Peak year
2001
31 babies that year
Average age
27
years old
2021 SSA rank
#16,920
Tracked since 1973
Popularity
Mystique: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Mystique from the 1970s through to the 2020s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 168 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Mystique by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Mystique during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Mystiques live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. California, New York, Texas recorded the most babies named Mystique, while Texas, New York, California recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 5 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Mystique
The name Mystique has its origins in the French language, derived from the word "mystique" which means "mystical" or "esoteric." The name first emerged in France during the late 16th century, a time when mysticism and esoteric philosophies were gaining popularity in certain intellectual circles.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Mystique can be found in the writings of the French mystic and philosopher Michel de Montaigne, who lived from 1533 to 1592. He often used the term "mystique" in his essays to describe the mystical and spiritual aspects of human experience.
During the 17th and 18th centuries, the name Mystique became associated with various spiritual and metaphysical movements, particularly in France and other parts of Europe. It was sometimes used as a nickname or pseudonym by individuals involved in these esoteric pursuits.
The first known person to bear the name Mystique as a given name was a French noblewoman named Mystique de Valois, who lived in the late 16th century. She was known for her interest in mysticism and the occult, and her name reflected this fascination.
Another notable bearer of the name Mystique was a French philosopher and mystic named Mystique de Saint-Martin, who lived from 1743 to 1803. He was a influential figure in the mystical and esoteric movements of his time and wrote extensively on topics such as Martinism and Illuminism.
In the 19th century, the name Mystique gained some popularity among artists and intellectuals drawn to the romantic and mystical currents of the time. One such individual was Mystique Delacroix, a French painter and sculptor who lived from 1820 to 1885. Her works often depicted mystical and symbolic themes.
A notable bearer of the name in the 20th century was Mystique Durand, a French actress and singer who lived from 1910 to 1995. She was known for her roles in several French films and was also a cabaret performer who explored mystical and esoteric themes in her work.
In more recent times, the name Mystique has been used as a stage name or pseudonym by various artists, writers, and performers who are drawn to its mystical and esoteric connotations. However, as a given name, it remains relatively rare and has maintained its association with mysticism and the metaphysical.
People
Mystique + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Mystique as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with M
Other first names starting with M with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Mystique: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Mystique?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 443 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Mystique going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 773,712 US residents.
Is Mystique a common name?
We classify Mystique as "Very Rare". It ranks above 83.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 456 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Mystique most popular?
The single biggest year for Mystique was 2001, when 31 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Mystique is about 27 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Mystique a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Mystique in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.