How Many People Are Named Moishe?
Complete statistics for the name Moishe: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Moishe, a very rare male name, has only 1,116 people living in the US today, making up just 1 in 295,666 Americans. That's pretty unique! It's also a modern name, with 57% of those named Moishe being under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, the life-path number 33 is seen as a powerful and spiritual number, symbolizing leadership and humanitarian efforts.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 28All 1,171 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: 2015Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Moishe Through the Generations
Moishe's popularity has been on the rise, especially since its peak in 2015 when there were 38 births. Today, most people named Moishe are young, with 673 under 30 years old, compared to 423 aged between 30 and 60, and only 75 over 60. This shows how the name is becoming increasingly popular among younger generations.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Moishe's Yiddish roots
📄 About the Name Moishe
How Many People Have the Name Moishe?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,116 people in the United States currently share the name Moishe. That works out to roughly 1 in every 295,666 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Moishe a Common or Rare Name?
Moishe 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.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Moishe in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Moishe Most Popular?
The name Moishe reached peak popularity in 2015, with 38 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
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 Moishe?
Approximately 1,116 people named Moishe live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,171. That works out to roughly 1 in 295,666 Americans.
Is Moishe a rare name?
Moishe is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 295,666 Americans has this name.
What does the name Moishe mean?
The meaning and origin of Moishe are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Moishe more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Moishe are male and 0% are female.
When was Moishe most popular?
Moishe peaked in 2015 with 38 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
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.