Mose
Every Mose since 1880 — 7,990 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Mose
Mose is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,213 in 2025 with 25 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 7,990 American babies have been named Mose. Its peak came in 1919, when 168 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1910s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Mose stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Mose year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 25 | #4,213 |
| 2024 | — | — | 13 | #6,703 |
| 2023 | — | — | 22 | #4,692 |
| 2022 | — | — | 18 | #5,359 |
| 2021 | — | — | 15 | #5,946 |
| 2020 | — | — | 16 | #5,617 |
| 2019 | — | — | 24 | #4,301 |
| 2018 | — | — | 19 | #5,045 |
| 2017 | — | — | 16 | #5,705 |
| 2016 | — | — | 14 | #6,240 |
| 2015 | — | — | 13 | #6,578 |
| 2014 | — | — | 23 | #4,348 |
| 2013 | — | — | 21 | #4,566 |
| 2012 | — | — | 20 | #4,808 |
| 2011 | — | — | 18 | #5,125 |
| 2010 | — | — | 13 | #6,597 |
| 2009 | — | — | 15 | #5,996 |
| 2008 | — | — | 18 | #5,193 |
| 2007 | — | — | 13 | #6,500 |
| 2006 | — | — | 21 | #4,461 |
| 2005 | — | — | 17 | #4,961 |
| 2004 | — | — | 18 | #4,721 |
| 2003 | — | — | 18 | #4,560 |
| 2002 | — | — | 19 | #4,282 |
| 2001 | — | — | 18 | #4,409 |
| 2000 | — | — | 14 | #5,231 |
| 1995 | — | — | 18 | #3,655 |
| 1990 | — | — | 29 | #2,414 |
| 1985 | — | — | 20 | #2,568 |
| 1980 | — | — | 26 | #2,095 |
| 1975 | — | — | 20 | #2,265 |
| 1970 | — | — | 27 | #1,685 |
| 1965 | — | — | 29 | #1,449 |
| 1960 | — | — | 44 | #1,186 |
| 1955 | — | — | 57 | #1,000 |
| 1950 | — | — | 84 | #751 |
| 1945 | — | — | 88 | #647 |
| 1940 | — | — | 79 | #683 |
| 1935 | — | — | 78 | #684 |
| 1930 | — | — | 103 | #604 |
| 1925 | — | — | 100 | #637 |
| 1920 | — | — | 122 | #563 |
| 1915 | — | — | 128 | #491 |
| 1910 | — | — | 71 | #295 |
| 1905 | — | — | 58 | #262 |
| 1900 | — | — | 75 | #233 |
| 1895 | — | — | 62 | #222 |
| 1890 | — | — | 57 | #220 |
| 1885 | — | — | 50 | #235 |
| 1880 | — | — | 52 | #231 |
Famous people named Mose
- Moïse Tshombe Politician · 1919–1969
- Moïse Kisling Painter · 1891–1953
- Mose Allison Musician · 1927–2016
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Mose in 2025?
Mose ranked #4,213 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 25 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Mose?
7,990 babies have been named Mose in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Mose most popular?
Mose peaked in 1919, when 168 newborns received the name.
Is Mose a boy or girl name?
Mose is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Mose rising or falling?
Mose is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Mose?
Well-known people named Mose include Moïse Tshombe (politician), Moïse Kisling (painter), Mose Allison (musician).