Moses
Moses is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Drawn out of the water; or son/child.
Origin and history
Moses is a classic Biblical name of Hebrew and Ancient Egyptian origin, traditionally interpreted as meaning 'drawn out of the water' or 'son'. It has a long and continuous history of usage in the United States, remaining a steadily popular traditional choice.
Popularity in the United States
43,291 babies in the United States have been named Moses since 1880. It ranks #550 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #509.
States where it is most popular
- CA (14.4 %)
- TX (12.8 %)
- NY (11.1 %)
- SC (6.1 %)
- GA (6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 859 |
| 1890-1900 | 751 |
| 1900-1910 | 847 |
| 1910-1920 | 2,591 |
| 1920-1930 | 3,526 |
| 1930-1940 | 2,716 |
| 1940-1950 | 2,773 |
| 1950-1960 | 2,775 |
| 1960-1970 | 2,106 |
| 1970-1980 | 2,777 |
| 1980-1990 | 3,277 |
| 1990-2000 | 3,635 |
| 2000-2010 | 5,390 |
| 2010-2019 | 5,789 |
| 2020-2029 | 3,479 |
Famous people named Moses
- Moses Malone: Basketball Player, Athlete
- Moses Hogan: Composer, Conductor
Nicknames
Moe, Mose
Fun facts
- While traditionally derived from Hebrew 'masah' (to draw out), many scholars link it to the Egyptian root 'mes' meaning 'born of' or 'child'.
- As the key lawgiver in the Old Testament and Torah, Moses is one of the most widely recognized biblical names globally.