Boy nameCurrently #6,065 in the USRising
Moss
//ˈmɔs//
1 syllablePeak year: 20234 lettersStarts with M
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Moss's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Moss's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Moss |
|---|---|
| 1891 | 5 |
| 1901 | 6 |
| 1909 | 5 |
| 1912 | 7 |
| 1913 | 5 |
| 1914 | 7 |
| 1915 | 11 |
| 1916 | 5 |
| 1918 | 9 |
| 1919 | 7 |
| 1920 | 8 |
| 1921 | 5 |
| 1922 | 11 |
| 1923 | 7 |
| 1924 | 11 |
| 1926 | 8 |
| 1927 | 6 |
| 1929 | 7 |
| 1930 | 9 |
| 1931 | 6 |
| 1933 | 8 |
| 1935 | 5 |
| 1936 | 5 |
| 1938 | 5 |
| 1940 | 6 |
| 1941 | 5 |
| 1945 | 5 |
| 1948 | 6 |
| 1950 | 5 |
| 1951 | 6 |
| 1953 | 5 |
| 1955 | 9 |
| 1956 | 6 |
| 1958 | 6 |
| 1961 | 8 |
| 1962 | 5 |
| 1965 | 5 |
| 1966 | 6 |
| 1971 | 7 |
| 1972 | 7 |
| 1975 | 6 |
| 1977 | 7 |
| 1993 | 5 |
| 1994 | 5 |
| 1999 | 6 |
| 2001 | 5 |
| 2003 | 8 |
| 2005 | 7 |
| 2007 | 8 |
| 2008 | 7 |
| 2009 | 13 |
| 2010 | 9 |
| 2011 | 7 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2013 | 10 |
| 2014 | 5 |
| 2015 | 7 |
| 2016 | 10 |
| 2017 | 8 |
| 2018 | 8 |
| 2019 | 13 |
| 2020 | 11 |
| 2021 | 14 |
| 2022 | 17 |
| 2023 | 20 |
| 2024 | 15 |
Moss through the decades
- Moss peaked in 2023, when 20 babies were named Moss in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Moss has risen 56% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Moss currently ranks #6,065 in the US and is on the rise.