How Many People Are Named Moises?
Complete statistics for the name Moises: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Moises means 'drew out' in Hebrew, referring to Moses drawing water from the Nile. That's just 1 in 11,363 Americans who have this name, making it very rare indeed. With most people under 30, it's clear Moises is a name for the younger generation.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, the life path number 8 represents leadership, authority, and material success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 28All 30,891 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: 2001Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Moises Through the Generations
Moises has seen its peak popularity in 2001 with 912 births, but since then, it's been on a slow decline. Today, there are 29,041 people named Moises living in the United States, with 19,611 under 30 years old, 9,284 aged between 30 and 60, and 1,996 over 60. This distribution shows that Moises is a relatively new name, embraced by younger parents and now carried by a predominantly young adult population.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Moises's Hebrew roots
📄 About the Name Moises
How Many People Have the Name Moises?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 784 people in the United States currently share the name Moises. That works out to roughly 1 in every 422,767 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Moises a Common or Rare Name?
Moises 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 Moises Mean?
Moises means "drew out" and comes from Hebrew origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Moises in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Moises Most Popular?
The name Moises reached peak popularity in 2001, with 912 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
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 Moises?
Approximately 784 people named Moises live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 784. That works out to roughly 1 in 422,767 Americans.
Is Moises a rare name?
Moises is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 422,767 Americans has this name.
What does the name Moises mean?
Moises means "drew out" and comes from Hebrew origins.
Is Moises more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Moises are male and 0% are female.
When was Moises most popular?
Moises peaked in 2001 with 912 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
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.