Moe
A male given name; Diminutive of Moses and Maurice.
Every Moe since 1888 — 795 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Moe
Moe is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #8,041 in 2025 with 10 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1888, 795 American babies have been named Moe — about 92% boys and 8% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1916, when 49 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1910s.
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 Moe stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Moe 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 | — | — | 10 | #8,041 |
| 2024 | — | — | 7 | #10,567 |
| 2023 | — | — | 13 | #6,776 |
| 2022 | — | — | 10 | #8,116 |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — | 7 | #10,245 |
| 2019 | — | — | 9 | #8,654 |
| 2018 | 5 | #17,383 | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — | 6 | #11,727 |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | 5 | #13,407 |
| 2014 | — | — | 7 | #10,376 |
| 2013 | 5 | #18,424 | 7 | #10,369 |
| 2012 | — | — | 8 | #9,431 |
| 2011 | 6 | #16,163 | 5 | #13,678 |
| 2010 | 9 | #11,959 | — | — |
| 2009 | — | — | — | — |
| 2008 | — | — | — | — |
| 2007 | — | — | — | — |
| 2006 | 5 | #19,123 | 5 | #13,373 |
| 2005 | — | — | — | — |
| 2004 | 5 | #17,937 | — | — |
| 2003 | — | — | — | — |
| 2002 | — | — | — | — |
| 2001 | 5 | #17,098 | — | — |
| 2000 | — | — | — | — |
| 1995 | 6 | #12,819 | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — | 12 | #2,546 |
| 1920 | — | — | 27 | #1,449 |
| 1915 | — | — | 40 | #1,010 |
| 1910 | — | — | 11 | #1,022 |
| 1905 | — | — | 6 | #1,192 |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | 7 | #947 |
| 1890 | — | — | 5 | #1,108 |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Moe
- Moe Berg Military personnel · 1902–1972
- Moe Sbihi Athlete · b. 1988
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Moe mean?
A male given name; Diminutive of Moses and Maurice.
How popular is the name Moe in 2025?
Moe ranked #8,041 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 10 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Moe?
795 babies have been named Moe in the United States since 1888, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Moe most popular?
Moe peaked in 1916, when 49 newborns received the name.
Is Moe a boy or girl name?
Moe is used for both: about 8% of babies named Moe have been girls and 92% boys.
Is the name Moe rising or falling?
Moe is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Moe?
Well-known people named Moe include Moe Berg (military personnel), Moe Sbihi (athlete).