Exodus
Every Exodus since 1999 — 732 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Exodus
Exodus is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,997 in 2025 with 76 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1999, 732 American babies have been named Exodus — about 87% boys and 13% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2025, when 90 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Exodus stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Exodus year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14 | #7,610 | 76 | #1,997 |
| 2024 | 9 | #10,541 | 54 | #2,511 |
| 2023 | 5 | #15,954 | 45 | #2,816 |
| 2022 | 7 | #12,664 | 48 | #2,730 |
| 2021 | 9 | #10,551 | 45 | #2,788 |
| 2020 | — | — | 36 | #3,155 |
| 2019 | 6 | #14,353 | 28 | #3,831 |
| 2018 | — | — | 21 | #4,648 |
| 2017 | — | — | 33 | #3,402 |
| 2016 | 7 | #13,357 | 24 | #4,236 |
| 2015 | 5 | #17,308 | 25 | #4,112 |
| 2014 | 6 | #15,199 | 17 | #5,319 |
| 2013 | 5 | #17,406 | 8 | #9,050 |
| 2012 | — | — | 20 | #4,750 |
| 2011 | — | — | 13 | #6,353 |
| 2010 | 11 | #9,997 | 11 | #7,229 |
| 2009 | 9 | #11,780 | 28 | #3,753 |
| 2008 | — | — | 16 | #5,574 |
| 2007 | — | — | 15 | #5,734 |
| 2006 | — | — | 17 | #5,145 |
| 2005 | — | — | 15 | #5,378 |
| 2004 | — | — | 9 | #7,734 |
| 2003 | — | — | 8 | #8,085 |
| 2002 | — | — | 6 | #9,754 |
| 2001 | — | — | 7 | #8,590 |
| 2000 | — | — | 8 | #7,675 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Exodus in 2025?
Exodus ranked #1,997 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 76 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Exodus?
732 babies have been named Exodus in the United States since 1999, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Exodus most popular?
Exodus peaked in 2025, when 90 newborns received the name.
Is Exodus a boy or girl name?
Exodus is used for both: about 13% of babies named Exodus have been girls and 87% boys.
Is the name Exodus rising or falling?
Exodus is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.