Moshe Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Moshe has Hebrew origins, meaning 'to draw out'. It has evolved through historical forms such as Moses and Moseh. The name is linked with traits of wisdom and leadership, largely due to its biblical relevance, specifically to the figure of Moses.
The name Moshe is most popular in New York, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is gaining 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, Moshe has been stalled for male in MidWest, too falling for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, too falling for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Moshe' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 4754th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1395th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 951st out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 728th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 622nd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 517th out of 23106 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 18891st out of 27321 names. Discover how the name 'Moshe' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Moshe"
Pronunciation
/ˈmoʊʃeɪ/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
The name Moshe is derived from the Hebrew verb 'mashah', meaning 'to draw out' or 'to pull out'. It is commonly associated with the biblical figure Moses, who was drawn out of the Nile River.
Meaning
to draw out
Language Evolution
Moses (English), Moseh (Hebrew), Moshe (Biblical Hebrew)
Biblical Background
Moshe is the Hebrew name for Moses, a central figure in the Bible who led the Israelites out of Egypt and received the Ten Commandments.
Historical Usage
The name Moshe has been used since ancient times, gaining popularity particularly among Jewish communities throughout history.
Variants & Derivatives
Moses, Moishe, Moisheh
Modern Popularity & Image
In contemporary times, the name Moshe is still popular among Jewish families and is often associated with wisdom and leadership.
Famous People
Moshe Dayan, an Israeli military leader and politician., Moshe Feldenkrais, a Ukrainian-born Israeli physicist and martial artist., Moshe Safdie, an Israeli-Canadian architect.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Moshe"
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 "Moshe"
"Moshe" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 4754th of 6773 | 30 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1395th of 7552 | 588 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 951st of 10718 | 1,155 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 728th of 16616 | 2,860 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 622nd of 24088 | 5,811 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 517th of 23106 | 6,822 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 18891st of 27321 | 21 |
Regional Popularity of "Moshe" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- |
57.65% 897th/1556 |
- | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- |
21.56% 524th/2430 |
- | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
43.31% 1272nd/2937 |
11.77% 410th/3483 |
- |
43.20% 1747th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
33.49% 1234th/3685 |
6.17% 276th/4475 |
36.18% 1879th/5194 |
23.08% 1458th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
39.00% 1787th/4582 |
3.10% 160th/5164 |
23.47% 1716th/7313 |
21.81% 1628th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
40.41% 1610th/3984 |
2.54% 114th/4487 |
25.34% 1729th/6822 |
25.65% 1610th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Moshe" 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 "Moshe"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Moshe" 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.