How Many People Are Named Mose?

Complete statistics for the name Mose: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Mose
Very Rare
Hebrew

Mose, a very rare male name, is held by just 2,352 people in the US, making up 1 in 140,328 Americans. The majority of those named Mose are over 60, reflecting its status as a classic, old-school name.

~1,891
Living in US
1 in 175,277
Americans
1919
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Leader
🌐
Origin
Hebrew
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Turquoise
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Strong Resolute Determined
7
Life Path Number

Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, spiritual growth, and a deep connection to the mysteries of life.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

2,352
Worldwide Bearers
#38,927
Global Rank
🇨🇲 Cameroon
377
🇬🇪 Georgia
347
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
319
🇿🇦 South Africa
317
🇺🇬 Uganda
170
🇿🇲 Zambia
151
🇮🇩 Indonesia
85
🇧🇷 Brazil
60
🇨🇦 Canada
51
🇲🇾 Malaysia
45

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
2,341 (100%)
♀ Female
11 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 92
484
Would be under 30 (6%)
791
Would be 30–60 (10%)
6,633
Would be over 60 (84%)

All 7,908 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: 1919

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
96
Classic Feel
100
Modern Appeal
0
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Mose Through the Generations

Mose, a name steeped in history, has seen its peak popularity in 1919 when 168 babies were given this moniker. Today, it's a name that's largely embraced by older generations, with 84% of its bearers being over 60 years old. This trend suggests that Mose is more of a traditional choice passed down through families rather than a trendy pick for new parents.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Mississippi 789
Alabama 692
Georgia 520
Louisiana 379
South Carolina 257
Texas 170
Ohio 167
Arkansas 141
Florida 117
Tennessee 114

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Mose's Hebrew roots

📄 About the Name Mose

How Many People Have the Name Mose?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,891 people in the United States currently share the name Mose. That works out to roughly 1 in every 175,277 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Mose a Common or Rare Name?

Mose 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 Mose Mean?

Mose means "leader" and comes from Hebrew origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Mose in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Mose Most Popular?

The name Mose reached peak popularity in 1919, with 168 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 Mose?

Approximately 1,891 people named Mose live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,891. That works out to roughly 1 in 175,277 Americans.

Is Mose a rare name?

Mose is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 175,277 Americans has this name.

What does the name Mose mean?

Mose means "leader" and comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Mose more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Mose are male and 0% are female.

When was Mose most popular?

Mose peaked in 1919 with 168 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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US1,891
All-Time Births1,891
1 in X1 in 175,277
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age92
Peak Year1919
World Rank#38,927
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.