How Many People Are Named Mose?

Complete statistics for the name Mose in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Mose
Very Rare
7,960
Estimated People
1 in 41,457
1 in X Americans
1919
Peak Popularity
Male
Predicted Gender
Origin
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Tradition
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Normalized logarithmic scale (0–100)

⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
7,905 (99%)
♀ Female
55 (1%)
99%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 92

Population Share

📈 Popularity Over Time
📅 Decade-by-Decade Breakdown
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Alabama 692
Arkansas 141
Florida 117
Georgia 520
Illinois 7
Kentucky 92
Louisiana 379
Michigan 6
Missouri 6
Mississippi 789
North Carolina 15
New York 16
Ohio 167
Oklahoma 35
Pennsylvania 64
South Carolina 257
Tennessee 114
Texas 170
Virginia 11
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 0.0%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
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📄 About the Name Mose

How Many People Have the Name Mose in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 7,960 people in the United States currently share the name Mose. That works out to roughly 1 in every 41,457 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity checker.

Is Mose a Common or Rare Name?

Mose is classified as Very Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Mose Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Mose are covered in full on the Mose name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Mose Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Mose in SSA data, approximately 99% are male and 1% are female. Mose is used almost exclusively as a male name in the United States. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Mose Most Popular?

The name Mose reached peak popularity in 1919, with 168 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Mose Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Mose across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page 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.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Mose?

Approximately 7,960 people in the United States share the name Mose, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Mose a rare name?

Mose is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 41,457 Americans has this name.

What does the name Mose mean?

The meaning and origin of Mose is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Mose more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 99% of people named Mose are male and 1% are female. The predicted gender is Male.

When was Mose most popular?

The name Mose reached its peak in 1919, with 168 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People7,960
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 41,457
GenderMale
Avg Age92
Peak Year1919
Male %99%
Female %1%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page for full details.