How popular is the name Morse in 2025?

Morse is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.

When was the name Morse most popular?

Morse peaked in 1914, reaching #1687 among US boy names.

Morse will almost certainly be the only one in school.

boy name

Morse entered the US charts in 1913, peaked at #1687 in 1914, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#1687

peak (1914)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

Fewer than a hundred people named Morse are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.

The typical Morse alive today was born around 1928, making them about 97 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Morse in 2025?: Morse is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Morse most popular?: Morse peaked in 1914, reaching #1687 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Morse with classmates?: Morse will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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