Moise
Moise is a boy's name of French origin.
Meaning
Drawn out of the water.
Origin and history
Moise is the French form of the biblical name Moses, which derives from Hebrew origins. While historically rare in the United States, it maintains steady usage as a classic religious choice. It offers an international alternative to the standard English Moses.
Popularity in the United States
935 babies in the United States have been named Moise since 1880. It ranks #3744 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1832.
States where it is most popular
- NY (40.7 %)
- LA (29.9 %)
- FL (29.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 6 |
| 1910-1920 | 53 |
| 1920-1930 | 82 |
| 1930-1940 | 33 |
| 1940-1950 | 17 |
| 1950-1960 | 31 |
| 1960-1970 | 27 |
| 1970-1980 | 79 |
| 1980-1990 | 140 |
| 1990-2000 | 151 |
| 2000-2010 | 122 |
| 2010-2019 | 99 |
| 2020-2029 | 95 |
Fun facts
- Moise is the standard French translation for the Old Testament prophet Moses.
- The name has been recorded in official U.S. birth statistics since at least 1880.