Moishe

Boy name

Moishe has been given to 1,201 babies in the U.S. since 1950. It peaked in 2015.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,201

Peak year

2015 (38 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1950

10-year trend

▼ -26%

Gender split

All boys

Names one letter away from Moishe — alternate spellings parents actually use.

18,038 babies since 1942

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Moishe.

1,201 babies since 1987

1,205 babies since 1999

1,206 babies since 2000

1,207 babies since 1970

1,195 babies since 2005

1,193 babies since 1990

1,190 babies since 1992

1,214 babies since 1991

How popular is the name Moishe?

Moishe has been given to 1,201 babies in the U.S. since 1950. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Moishe peak?

Moishe peaked in 2015, when 38 babies were given the name.

Is Moishe a girl or boy name?

Moishe is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Moishe are boys).

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