Moody
Moody is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Brave, bold, or spirited.
Origin and history
Moody originated as an English surname derived from a nickname for a bold, brave, or spirited person, coming from the Old English word 'mōdig'. Over time, it transitioned into rare use as a given name in the United States. Today, it remains an unusual given name with steady historical presence.
Popularity in the United States
746 babies in the United States have been named Moody since 1880. It ranks #3930 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1917.
States where it is most popular
- TX (50 %)
- NC (34.4 %)
- TN (15.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 29 |
| 1890-1900 | 28 |
| 1900-1910 | 43 |
| 1910-1920 | 162 |
| 1920-1930 | 203 |
| 1930-1940 | 111 |
| 1940-1950 | 84 |
| 1950-1960 | 45 |
| 1960-1970 | 26 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 5 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 10 |
Famous people named Moody
- Moody Prescott: Politician
Fun facts
- The name stems from the Old English word 'mōdig', which originally meant courageous, brave, or high-spirited rather than temperamental.
- Like many traditional English given names, Moody originally spread as a patronymic or descriptive family name.