How Many People Are Named Moshe?
Complete statistics for the name Moshe: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Moshe is a very rare name, with only 16,729 people using it in the U.S. today. That's 1 in 19,726 Americans. It's also a modern name, with 73% of bearers under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
The life path number 6 traditionally represents harmony, balance, and nurturing.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 22All 17,287 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: 2023Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Moshe Through the Generations
The name Moshe has a unique journey in the U.S., with only 17,287 total births but 16,729 people still alive today, showing a significant gap. The peak year for births was 2023 with 663 babies, indicating a recent surge in popularity. The majority of Moshe bearers are under 30, making up 73% of the total, which aligns with the rising trend. This name is predominantly male, and the average age is 22, with a notable skew towards younger individuals.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Moshe's Hebrew roots
📄 About the Name Moshe
How Many People Have the Name Moshe?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 436 people in the United States currently share the name Moshe. That works out to roughly 1 in every 760,205 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Moshe a Common or Rare Name?
Moshe 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 Moshe in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Moshe Most Popular?
The name Moshe reached peak popularity in 2023, with 663 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 Moshe?
Approximately 436 people named Moshe live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 436. That works out to roughly 1 in 760,205 Americans.
Is Moshe a rare name?
Moshe is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 760,205 Americans has this name.
What does the name Moshe mean?
The meaning and origin of Moshe are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Moshe more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Moshe are male and 0% are female.
When was Moshe most popular?
Moshe peaked in 2023 with 663 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.