Moussa
Every Moussa since 1988 — 1,096 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Moussa
Moussa is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,112 in 2025 with 39 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1988, 1,096 American babies have been named Moussa. Its peak came in 2013, when 46 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Moussa stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Moussa year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 39 | #3,112 |
| 2024 | 33 | #3,501 |
| 2023 | 45 | #2,835 |
| 2022 | 35 | #3,390 |
| 2021 | 35 | #3,340 |
| 2020 | 35 | #3,249 |
| 2019 | 42 | #2,924 |
| 2018 | 46 | #2,693 |
| 2017 | 39 | #3,050 |
| 2016 | 42 | #2,873 |
| 2015 | 38 | #3,064 |
| 2014 | 39 | #2,968 |
| 2013 | 46 | #2,614 |
| 2012 | 39 | #2,990 |
| 2011 | 30 | #3,574 |
| 2010 | 42 | #2,857 |
| 2009 | 34 | #3,313 |
| 2008 | 38 | #3,084 |
| 2007 | 37 | #3,116 |
| 2006 | 37 | #3,012 |
| 2005 | 31 | #3,294 |
| 2004 | 35 | #2,939 |
| 2003 | 37 | #2,713 |
| 2002 | 36 | #2,667 |
| 2001 | 35 | #2,722 |
| 2000 | 20 | #4,021 |
| 1995 | 8 | #6,792 |
| 1990 | 5 | #9,063 |
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Famous people named Moussa
- Moussa Traoré Politician · b. 1936
- Moussa Koussa Politician · b. 1949
- Moussa Dadis Camara Politician · b. 1964
- Moussa Dembélé Soccer player · b. 1996
- Moussa Sow Soccer player · b. 1986
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Moussa in 2025?
Moussa ranked #3,112 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 39 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Moussa?
1,096 babies have been named Moussa in the United States since 1988, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Moussa most popular?
Moussa peaked in 2013, when 46 newborns received the name.
Is Moussa a boy or girl name?
Moussa is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Moussa rising or falling?
Moussa has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Moussa?
Well-known people named Moussa include Moussa Traoré (politician), Moussa Koussa (politician), Moussa Dadis Camara (politician).