Moses Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Moses is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Moses?
Moses is spelled M-O-S-E-S. The name has 5 letters.
Moses at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Moses is commonly associated with the meaning “drawn out” or “delivered from the water.”
- Origin
- The name Moses may derive from the Hebrew name Moshe, possibly linked to the Egyptian verb “ms” meaning “to be born” or “child.”
- Pronunciation
- MOH-ziz · 2 syllables
Moses Popularity in 2025
Rank#13,208
Recorded Births6
Rank#515
Recorded Births583
- Boys usage fell 15 places to #515 and recorded 29 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Moses Mean?
Moses is commonly associated with the meaning “drawn out” or “delivered from the water.”
Origin: The name Moses may derive from the Hebrew name Moshe, possibly linked to the Egyptian verb “ms” meaning “to be born” or “child.”
How Do You Pronounce Moses?
PronunciationMOH-ziz
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Moses?
- History
- The name Moses is prominent in religious texts, notably in the Hebrew Bible where Moses is a central prophet and leader.
Moses Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2003 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 6 | #13,208 |
| 2025 | Boys | 583 | #515 |
| 2024 | Boys | 612 | #500 |
| 2023 | Boys | 537 | #546 |
| 2022 | Boys | 580 | #514 |
| 2021 | Boys | 572 | #512 |
| 2020 | Boys | 595 | #493 |
| 2019 | Boys | 562 | #509 |
| 2018 | Boys | 586 | #492 |
| 2017 | Boys | 630 | #473 |
| 2016 | Boys | 669 | #460 |
| 2015 | Boys | 643 | #468 |
| 2014 | Boys | 587 | #482 |
| 2013 | Boys | 606 | #463 |
| 2012 | Boys | 486 | #539 |
| 2011 | Boys | 505 | #513 |
| 2010 | Boys | 515 | #502 |
| 2009 | Boys | 544 | #499 |
| 2008 | Boys | 562 | #490 |
| 2007 | Boys | 606 | #456 |
| 2006 | Boys | 618 | #440 |
| 2005 | Boys | 481 | #511 |
| 2004 | Boys | 493 | #495 |
| 2003 | Boys | 504 | #490 |
When Was Moses Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2016 · Boys
669 recorded births
National rank #460
2015 · Boys
643 recorded births
National rank #468
2017 · Boys
630 recorded births
National rank #473
2006 · Boys
618 recorded births
National rank #440
Where Moses Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| AK | #165 | 5 |
| MT | #227 | 5 |
| CT | #296 | 10 |
| NM | #311 | 6 |
| WA | #321 | 23 |
| OR | #326 | 12 |
| IA | #346 | 10 |
| CA | #383 | 86 |