Moshe Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
The name Moshe means 'drawn out' or 'taken out of the water'.
Meaning of the Name Moshe
Moshe is a Hebrew name derived from the Old Testament. It is the Hebrew form of the name Moses, which means 'drawn out' or 'taken out of the water'. The name is of biblical origin and is usually associated with the prophet Moses who led the Israelites out of Egypt. It has significant religious and historical importance in Jewish culture.
Popularity of the Name Moshe
The popularity for the name Moshe peaked in popularity in the year 2021 with 621 births, which ranked number 979 out of 28,927 unique names for that year. Moshe had the most female births in 1995 with 6, which ranked number 11,783 out of 15,753 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2021 with 621, which ranked number 479 out of 14,057 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Moshe has increased sharply over the last ten years from 499 births to 602 births, an increase of 20.64%. Among males, Moshe has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 499 births to 602 births, an increase of 20.64%.
Nationwide Popularity of Moshe
- 20 Year Trend of Moshe: 93.57%
- 10 Year Trend of Moshe: 20.64%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Moshe: 20.64%
Popularity of Moshe by State
For males, Moshe was most popular in Northeastern states with 548 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in NY, with 376 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Moshe. 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 |
| FL | 11 | 1102 | < 5 | N/A |
| MD | 14 | 386 | < 5 | N/A |
| NJ | 158 | 55 | < 5 | N/A |
| NY | 376 | 41 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 9 | 1784 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Moshe
- Total Births of Moshe: 613 (1.89%)
- Male Births of Moshe: 613 (1.89%)
Given the upward trend of Moshe over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 1.89% increase in total births, for a total of 613 births in 2024. Male births for Moshe have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 613 male births in 2024, an increase of 1.89%.