boy's name
Missoum
mee-SOOM (Arabic)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Births on record 50
Missoum is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2012 it was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
- Peaked in France in 1959, when 5 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1959.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Missoum Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1950s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 15 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 15 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 10 |
How Popular Is Missoum?
In 2012, Missoum was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Missoum
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Missoum Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Missoum over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Missoum
- Arabic mee-SOOM
Sibling Names for Missoum
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Missoum — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Missoum
Is Missoum a girl's or a boy's name?
Missoum is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Missoum?
Missoum has 2 syllables.
When was Missoum most popular?
Missoum peaked in 1959, when 5 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.