Mose Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Mose originates from Hebrew, meaning 'to be born' or 'son of,' evolving through various languages including Latin and Old French. It is primarily associated with the biblical figure Moses, who is a key character in religious texts. The name reflects traits of leadership and significance in cultural history, with a strong biblical relevance.
The name Mose is most popular in Mississippi, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South 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, Mose has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South. 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. Across generations, 'Mose' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 472nd out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 678th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 948th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1599th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2826th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 4887th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 5229th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 6378th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 6012th out of 9204 names. Discover how the name 'Mose' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Mose"
Pronunciation
/moʊz/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
The name Mose is derived from the Hebrew name Moshe, which is believed to be derived from the Egyptian word 'mose,' meaning 'to be born' or 'son of.' It is often associated with the biblical figure Moses.
Meaning
to be born, son of
Language Evolution
Moshe (Hebrew), Moses (English), Moyses (Latin), Moyses (Old French)
Biblical Background
The name Mose is closely associated with Moses, the central figure in the Hebrew Bible who led the Israelites out of Egypt.
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the Western world due to the biblical story of Moses, especially during the Middle Ages when biblical names were commonly adopted.
Variants & Derivatives
Moses, Moishe, Moyses, Moisés
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, the name Mose is less common than its variants like Moses but retains a strong cultural and religious significance.
Famous People
Mose Allison (musician), Mose Wright (historical figure)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Mose"
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 "Mose"
"Mose" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 472nd of 7545 | 2,639 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 678th of 6773 | 1,539 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 948th of 7552 | 1,175 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1599th of 10718 | 482 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 2826th of 16616 | 338 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 4887th of 24088 | 270 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 5229th of 23106 | 214 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 6378th of 9107 | 24 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 6012th of 9204 | 31 |
Regional Popularity of "Mose" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
64.12% 908th/1416 |
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13.02% 308th/2366 |
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| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
56.47% 873rd/1546 |
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19.12% 450th/2353 |
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| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
38.48% 857th/2227 |
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24.43% 697th/2853 |
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| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
44.43% 1305th/2937 |
60.24% 2098th/3483 |
44.14% 1553rd/3518 |
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| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
49.44% 1822nd/3685 |
50.15% 2244th/4475 |
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| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
71.85% 3292nd/4582 |
53.99% 2788th/5164 |
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| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
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54.45% 2443rd/4487 |
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Regional Popularity of "Mose" 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) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Mose"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Mose" 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.