The name Exodus, of Hebrew origin, is derived from the word "exodos," meaning departure or going out. It was popularized as a given name following the success of the biblical Book of Exodus, which tells the story of the Israelites' departure from slavery in Egypt and their journey to the Promised Land. The name has been increasingly used as a boys' name since the mid-20th century, becoming particularly prevalent in the United States.
The name Exodus has experienced fluctuating popularity over the past decade and a half, with peaks in recent years. The total number of births registered as Exodus since 2009 is seventy.