Baby Name Popularity Profile

Moses

Data-driven SSA statistics, rankings, and historical trends for Moses.

✦ Drawn out of the water 🌍 Hebrew biblical spiritual
National Rank (2025) #515
All-Time Peak Rank #119 Achieved 1880
Total U.S. Births 43,291 since 1880
Unisex Distribution 100.0% Boy / 0.0% Girl Male Archetype
First Recorded 1880 Last seen: 2025
Peak Decade 2010s 669 births in 2016
💡 The Moses Vibe: Considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.

🌍 Meaning & Etymology

Primary Meaning Drawn out of the water
Language Origin Hebrew
Origin Type single
Derived from the Hebrew name Moshe, traditionally interpreted as 'drawn out of the water' from the Hebrew root masha. The name is also associated with Egyptian roots meaning 'son' or 'child'.
Common Nicknames
Moe Mo
Alternative Spellings
Moises Moshe
Pronunciation: MOH-zis
Themes & Categories
biblical spiritual
Etymology confidence: High

📖 The Story Behind Moses

According to SSA data, Moses achieved its highest historical rank of #119 in 1880. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2016 with 669 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 9.3%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.

📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)

Registration footprint of Moses across 145 years of SSA data.

5-Year Trajectory Stable
10-Year Shift -9.3% Decline
18801920196020002025

📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility

Busiest Year on Record 669 births in 2016
Years in Top 100 0 yrs
Years in Top 500 113 yrs
Registry Streak 146 yrs
Historical Volatility Moderately Volatile
Largest 1-Year Jump N/A
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s: 859
1890s: 751
1900s: 847
1910s: 2,591
1920s: 3,526
1930s: 2,716
1940s: 2,773
1950s: 2,775
1960s: 2,106
1970s: 2,777
1980s: 3,277
1990s: 3,635
2000s: 5,390
2010s: 5,789
2020s: 3,479

📐 Sound & Spelling Structure

Phonetic Syllables Mo-ses
Letter Count 5 letters
Spelling Complexity Moderate
Length Percentile Longer than 7.7% of names
Linguistic Profile: Longer than 7.7% of SSA names. Starts with M, a letter used by only 7.6% of SSA names.

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📍 Authentic State & Regional Rankings

Highest Ranking State South Carolina
Top States South Carolina, Hawaii, Mississippi, Georgia, Alabama
States with Data 44
State 2025 Rank Total Births Peak Year 5-Yr Velocity
South Carolina #650 2,202 1948 Insufficient historical volume
Hawaii Unranked 457 1926 Insufficient historical volume
Mississippi Unranked 987 1918 Insufficient historical volume
Georgia #578 2,166 1922 Insufficient historical volume
Alabama #735 1,252 1928 Insufficient historical volume
Alaska #185 89 1943 Insufficient historical volume
North Carolina #1107 1,813 1920 Insufficient historical volume
Virginia #548 1,374 1918 Insufficient historical volume
Texas #484 4,602 2006 15.7% Decline
Florida #614 1,873 2008 Stable
New York #468 4,000 2003 25.0% Decline
California #385 5,162 2006 2.3% Decline
Louisiana #479 905 1912 Insufficient historical volume
Arizona #424 501 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Colorado #432 460 2016 Insufficient historical volume
Arkansas Unranked 396 1926 Insufficient historical volume
Washington #334 511 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Oregon #342 266 2010 Insufficient historical volume
Nevada #570 91 2016 Insufficient historical volume
New Mexico #347 134 2020 Insufficient historical volume
New Jersey #686 587 1993 Insufficient historical volume
Tennessee #706 450 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Pennsylvania #568 1,127 2010 Insufficient historical volume
Maryland #429 309 2006 Insufficient historical volume
Illinois #669 885 2000 Insufficient historical volume
Ohio #552 785 2016 Insufficient historical volume
Michigan #594 557 2019 Insufficient historical volume
Indiana #609 306 2022 Insufficient historical volume
Missouri #630 277 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Utah #777 101 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Wisconsin #406 232 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Massachusetts Unranked 275 2020 Insufficient historical volume
Minnesota #693 204 2013 Insufficient historical volume
Kansas #457 106 2017 Insufficient historical volume
Kentucky #685 157 2021 Insufficient historical volume
Oklahoma #539 122 2017 Insufficient historical volume
Iowa #365 106 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Idaho Unranked 24 2016 Insufficient historical volume
District of Columbia Unranked 22 1977 Insufficient historical volume
Nebraska Unranked 27 2017 Insufficient historical volume
Connecticut #316 39 2025 Insufficient historical volume
South Dakota Unranked 10 2014 Insufficient historical volume
Montana #268 5 2025 Insufficient historical volume
West Virginia Unranked 5 1919 Insufficient historical volume

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