Moises Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Moises has its origins in Hebrew, meaning 'savior' or 'drawn out of the water'. It evolved through various languages from Moshe to its present form. The name is closely associated with the biblical figure Moses, making it significant in religious contexts. Today, it is perceived as a strong name linked to leadership and is borne by several notable individuals.
The name Moises is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Moises has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, falling for male in South, falling for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Moises' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1718th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1265th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1007th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 633rd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 463rd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 372nd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 491st out of 23106 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 14973rd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 20144th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 24909th out of 35406 names. Discover how the name 'Moises' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Moises"
Pronunciation
/ˈmɔɪsɪs/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
The name Moises is derived from the Hebrew name Moshe, which is believed to have originated from the Egyptian word 'ms', meaning 'to be born' or 'born of'.
Meaning
Savior, drawn out of the water
Language Evolution
Moshe (Hebrew), Moyses (Latin), Moyses (Old French), Moises (Spanish and Portuguese)
Biblical Background
Moises is a prominent biblical figure, known as Moses in English. He is revered as a prophet in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity with the spread of Christianity and the translation of the Bible into various languages, particularly during the Middle Ages.
Variants & Derivatives
Moses, Moyses, Moishe, Moisés
Modern Popularity & Image
In contemporary times, Moises is viewed as a strong and historical name, often associated with leadership and guidance.
Famous People
Moisés Alou (Baseball player), Moisés Hernández (Artist), Moises Kaufman (Playwright and director)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Moises"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Moises"
"Moises" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1718th of 7545 | 313 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1265th of 6773 | 537 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1007th of 7552 | 1,052 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 633rd of 10718 | 2,670 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 463rd of 16616 | 6,671 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 372nd of 24088 | 12,366 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 491st of 23106 | 7,224 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 14973rd of 19264 | 14 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 20144th of 27321 | 17 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 24909th of 35406 | 21 |
Regional Popularity of "Moises" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
39.35% 931st/2366 |
51.75% 591st/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
32.38% 762nd/2353 |
39.24% 607th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
51.91% 1156th/2227 |
30.29% 736th/2430 |
27.62% 788th/2853 |
23.46% 651st/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
28.02% 823rd/2937 |
13.49% 470th/3483 |
18.65% 656th/3518 |
10.68% 432nd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
21.09% 777th/3685 |
10.84% 485th/4475 |
11.36% 590th/5194 |
4.40% 278th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
14.05% 644th/4582 |
9.93% 513th/5164 |
6.03% 441st/7313 |
3.20% 239th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
21.71% 865th/3984 |
13.48% 605th/4487 |
7.34% 501st/6822 |
5.31% 333rd/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Moises" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - |
94.04% 3803rd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Moises"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Moises" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.