Mose
boy name#4139 in 2025Mose entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #176 in 1882, ranks #4139 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
#4139
rank today
#176
peak (1882)
25
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #204 |
| 1890s | #233 |
| 1900s | #255 |
| 1910s | #433 |
| 1920s | #579 |
| 1930s | #671 |
| 1940s | #716 |
| 1950s | #942 |
| 1960s | #1225 |
| 1970s | #1888 |
| 1980s | #2499 |
| 1990s | #3519 |
| 2000s | #4888 |
| 2010s | #5181 |
| 2020s | #5277 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Mose has been most popular in PA, NY.
Living bearers
About 2,400 people named Mose are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Mose alive today was born around 1927, making them about 98 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Mose in 2025?
- Mose ranks #4139 among US boy names in 2025, with 25 babies given the name.
- When was the name Mose most popular?
- Mose peaked in 1882, reaching #176 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Mose with classmates?
- Mose will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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