Mose
Peaked at #176 nationally in 1882, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Mose has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Mose — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#3375
in 1934
Last ranked
#4401
in 1944
Years tracked
9
1914–1944
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1914, Mose reached its peak popularity for girls in 1934, ranking #3375 nationally with 8 babies given the name that year.
Mose hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 1944, when it stood at #4401.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1944 | #4,401 | 6 |
| 1942 | #5,149 | 5 |
| 1937 | #4,126 | 6 |
| 1934 | #3,375 | 8 |
| 1932 | #4,270 | 6 |
| 1923 | #3,867 | 8 |
| 1921 | #5,656 | 5 |
| 1918 | #4,656 | 6 |
Mose — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#176
in 1882
Current rank
#6683
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1880, Mose reached its peak popularity for boys in 1882, ranking #176 nationally with 77 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #4347 (2014) to #6683 (2024) — a 35% drop.
As of 2024, Mose ranks #6683 nationally for boys, with 13 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #6,683 | 13 |
| 2023 | #4,691 | 22 |
| 2022 | #5,357 | 18 |
| 2021 | #5,939 | 15 |
| 2020 | #5,616 | 16 |
| 2019 | #4,299 | 24 |
| 2018 | #5,045 | 19 |
| 2017 | #5,705 | 16 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Mose most popular?
Mose was most popular in 1882, when it ranked #176 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Mose becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Mose?
At least 7,960 babies have been recorded with the name Mose in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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