Exodus Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
88% Masculine / 12% Feminine
Meaning:
Exodus means 'departure' or 'going out' and symbolizes freedom and liberation.
Meaning of the Name Exodus
Exodus is a biblical name with Hebrew origins. It is derived from the Hebrew word 'Exodus' meaning 'departure' or 'going out'. In the Bible, Exodus refers to the second book of the Torah, which tells the story of the Israelites' liberation from slavery in Egypt and their journey to the Promised Land. The name Exodus symbolizes freedom, liberation, and a journey towards a better future.
Popularity of the Name Exodus
The popularity for the name Exodus peaked in popularity in the year 2022 with 48 births, which ranked number 6,000 out of 29,174 unique names for that year. Exodus had the most female births in 2010 with 11, which ranked number 9,784 out of 19,832 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2022 with 48, which ranked number 2,706 out of 14,255 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Exodus has increased sharply over the last ten years from 20 births to 55 births, an increase of 175.00%. Among males, Exodus has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 20 births to 48 births, an increase of 140.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Exodus
- 20 Year Trend of Exodus: 816.67%
- 10 Year Trend of Exodus: 175.00%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Exodus: 140.00%
Popularity of Exodus by State
For males, Exodus was most popular in Western states with 5 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in CA, with 5 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Exodus. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 | 2528 | < 5 | N/A |
| OH | 5 | 1277 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 5 | 2584 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Exodus
- Total Births of Exodus: 61 (10.65%)
- Male Births of Exodus: 52 (9.15%)
Given the upward trend of Exodus over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 10.65% increase in total births, for a total of 61 births in 2024. Male births for Exodus have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 52 male births in 2024, an increase of 9.15%.