How Many People Are Named Moira?
Complete statistics for the name Moira: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Moira means 'destiny' in Greek, giving it a timeless charm. There are just 7,178 people named Moira in the US today, making up 1 in 45,976 Americans. A big chunk, 42%, are under 30, keeping it a genuinely modern name.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 11 is often associated with intuition and spiritual insight.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 40All 7,847 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1963Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Moira Through the Generations
Moira has seen steady popularity since its peak in 1963 when 144 babies were given this name. Today, it's a mix of ages with 3,324 under 30, 2,368 aged 30-60, and 2,155 over 60. This distribution shows Moira as a name that bridges classic and modern styles, with a youthful edge.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
⭐ Famous People Named Moira
The name Moira, sometimes spelled Moyra, is an Anglicisation of the Irish name Máire, the Irish equivalent of Mary. Transliterated with Greek letters Μοίρα is the Greek word for Destiny, i.e. the three Fates.…
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Other names sharing Moira's Greek roots
📄 About the Name Moira
How Many People Have the Name Moira?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 7,178 people in the United States currently share the name Moira. That works out to roughly 1 in every 45,976 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Moira a Common or Rare Name?
Moira is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Moira Mean?
Moira means "destiny" and comes from Greek origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Moira in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Moira Most Popular?
The name Moira reached peak popularity in 1963, with 144 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Moira?
Approximately 7,178 people named Moira live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 7,847. That works out to roughly 1 in 45,976 Americans.
Is Moira a rare name?
Moira is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 45,976 Americans has this name.
What does the name Moira mean?
Moira means "destiny" and comes from Greek origins.
Is Moira more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Moira are male and 100% are female.
When was Moira most popular?
Moira peaked in 1963 with 144 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.