Mose

Boy name

Mose has been given to 7,990 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It peaked in 1919.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

7,990

Peak year

1919 (168 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1880

10-year trend

▲ +92%

Gender split

1% girls / 99% boys

Spellings & variants

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

Joseboy

596,732 babies since 1880

Rosegirl

502,704 babies since 1880

Mosesboy

43,342 babies since 1880

Mosheboy

18,038 babies since 1942

Names with a similar vibe

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

Bertramboy

7,955 babies since 1880

Orvalboy

7,928 babies since 1880

Busterboy

8,178 babies since 1880

Newtonboy

8,182 babies since 1880

Othaboy

7,789 babies since 1880

Milfordboy

8,211 babies since 1880

Cletusboy

7,709 babies since 1886

Olenboy

7,678 babies since 1880

FAQ

How popular is the name Mose?

Mose has been given to 7,990 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Mose peak?

Mose peaked in 1919, when 168 babies were given the name.

Is Mose a girl or boy name?

Mose is primarily a boy name (99% of babies named Mose are boys).

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