Mosiah
Every Mosiah since 1989 — 798 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Mosiah
Mosiah is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,969 in 2025 with 42 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1989, 798 American babies have been named Mosiah. Its peak came in 2024, when 48 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 Mosiah stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Mosiah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 42 | #2,969 |
| 2024 | 48 | #2,734 |
| 2023 | 35 | #3,397 |
| 2022 | 36 | #3,319 |
| 2021 | 35 | #3,339 |
| 2020 | 41 | #2,911 |
| 2019 | 41 | #2,973 |
| 2018 | 43 | #2,831 |
| 2017 | 44 | #2,782 |
| 2016 | 35 | #3,273 |
| 2015 | 31 | #3,562 |
| 2014 | 23 | #4,349 |
| 2013 | 21 | #4,567 |
| 2012 | 20 | #4,809 |
| 2011 | 21 | #4,612 |
| 2010 | 28 | #3,775 |
| 2009 | 23 | #4,383 |
| 2008 | 20 | #4,841 |
| 2007 | 21 | #4,600 |
| 2006 | 18 | #4,989 |
| 2005 | 12 | #6,501 |
| 2004 | 23 | #3,962 |
| 2003 | 20 | #4,224 |
| 2002 | 18 | #4,437 |
| 2001 | 18 | #4,410 |
| 2000 | 10 | #6,681 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Mosiah in 2025?
Mosiah ranked #2,969 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 42 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Mosiah?
798 babies have been named Mosiah in the United States since 1989, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Mosiah most popular?
Mosiah peaked in 2024, when 48 newborns received the name.
Is Mosiah a boy or girl name?
Mosiah is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Mosiah rising or falling?
Mosiah is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.