Moses
Male name · ↓ Falling
21,011
Total Births
1910
Peak Year
#557
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Moses
Moses is a male name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1910s with significant usage. Approximately 21,011 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 1,817 births |
| 1890s | 1,709 births |
| 1900s | 1,856 births |
| 1910s | 1,852 births |
| 1920s | 1,697 births |
| 1930s | 1,236 births |
| 1940s | 1,150 births |
| 1950s | 1,127 births |
| 1960s | 831 births |
| 1970s | 1,101 births |
| 1980s | 1,266 births |
| 1990s | 1,380 births |
| 2000s | 1,973 births |
| 2010s | 1,478 births |
| 2020s | 538 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Moses?
Moses has been given to 21,011 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1910 with 238 births that year. In 2023, it ranked #557.
Is Moses a boy or girl name?
Moses is primarily used as a male name in the United States.
When was Moses most popular?
Moses was most popular in 1910, when 238 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Moses?
Moses first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).