Midas
- Pronunciation
- [Mi-das]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Myth Name (Turned Everything He Touched To Gold)
- Origin
- Greek
Midas Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 269 baby boys have been named Midas. The name peaked in 2023 with 45 US births that year (rank #2828). In 2024, ranked #3941 nationally — 1,113 places below its 2023 peak.
Top States for Midas
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Midas births are: California (19), Florida (5).
Other Greek-Origin Names Like Midas
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5-Letter Names Starting with M
Names with Midas's exact length and starting letter: Mabel, Mable, Mabon, Mabuz, Mabyn.
Quick Facts About Midas
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Compare Midas to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Midas against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).