Moshe Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Moshe is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Moshe?
Moshe is spelled M-O-S-H-E. The name has 5 letters.
Moshe at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Moshe is a Hebrew name commonly interpreted to mean “drawn out” or “to draw out.”
- Origin
- The name Moshe is associated with Hebrew origins and is traditionally connected to the biblical figure known in English as Moses.
- Pronunciation
- MOH-sheh · 2 syllables
Moshe Popularity in 2025
Rank#435
Recorded Births728
- Boys usage rose 47 places to #435 and recorded 86 more 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 Moshe Mean?
Moshe is a Hebrew name commonly interpreted to mean “drawn out” or “to draw out.”
Origin: The name Moshe is associated with Hebrew origins and is traditionally connected to the biblical figure known in English as Moses.
How Do You Pronounce Moshe?
PronunciationMOH-sheh
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Moshe?
- History
- Moshe is the Hebrew name for the biblical leader who is a central figure in Jewish tradition. The name has been used across various Jewish communities.
Moshe Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 728 | #435 |
| 2024 | Boys | 642 | #482 |
| 2023 | Boys | 667 | #459 |
| 2022 | Boys | 619 | #491 |
| 2021 | Boys | 626 | #477 |
| 2020 | Boys | 554 | #517 |
| 2019 | Boys | 555 | #513 |
| 2018 | Boys | 549 | #517 |
| 2017 | Boys | 536 | #527 |
| 2016 | Boys | 529 | #546 |
| 2015 | Boys | 533 | #535 |
| 2014 | Boys | 523 | #533 |
| 2013 | Boys | 511 | #519 |
| 2012 | Boys | 499 | #526 |
| 2011 | Boys | 472 | #540 |
| 2010 | Boys | 455 | #557 |
| 2009 | Boys | 431 | #600 |
| 2008 | Boys | 388 | #634 |
| 2007 | Boys | 440 | #582 |
| 2006 | Boys | 419 | #584 |
| 2005 | Boys | 338 | #645 |
| 2004 | Boys | 353 | #607 |
| 2003 | Boys | 359 | #598 |
| 2002 | Boys | 311 | #631 |
When Was Moshe 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.
2025 · Boys
728 recorded births
National rank #435
2023 · Boys
667 recorded births
National rank #459
2024 · Boys
642 recorded births
National rank #482
2021 · Boys
626 recorded births
National rank #477
Where Moshe 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 |
|---|---|---|
| NY | #22 | 441 |
| NJ | #29 | 207 |
| PA | #742 | 11 |
| FL | #846 | 17 |
| IL | #1,133 | 6 |
| OH | #1,267 | 5 |
| CA | #1,687 | 9 |
| TX | #2,080 | 7 |