Everything about the name MOISE

Meaning, origin, history

Moses is a name of Hebrew origin, meaning "drawn out" or "saved from the water." It is derived from the Hebrew word "mosheh," which is believed to refer to the fact that Moses was found among the reeds by Pharaoh's daughter in the biblical story of his birth.

The name Moses is strongly associated with the Torah, the first five books of the Old Testament in the Bible. In this narrative, Moses is the prophet who receives the Ten Commandments from God on Mount Sinai and leads the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt to the Promised Land. This story has made Moses a significant figure in Jewish culture and history, as well as in Christianity and Islam.

Throughout history, the name Moses has been popular among various cultures and languages. It is often used as a given name, but it can also be found as a surname or family name. Today, Moses continues to be a popular choice for parents around the world, reflecting its timeless appeal and rich historical significance.

See also

Jewish

Popularity of the name MOISE since 1880

Birth evolution

Popularity analysis

The name Moses has been a popular choice for parents in the United States over the past century, with a total of 903 babies being given this name between 1902 and 2023.

During the early 20th century, there were periods where the name was more commonly used than others. For example, between 1902 and 1928, there were an average of about 7 births per year with the name Moses. However, in the following decade (1929-1938), this number decreased to an average of around 5 births per year.

Interest in the name Moses picked up again during the 1960s and 1970s, with a total of 48 births recorded between 1968 and 1979. This represents a significant increase from the previous two decades (1940-1959), where only 23 babies were named Moses.

The name Moses continued to be popular throughout the latter half of the 20th century and into the early 21st century, with over 600 births recorded between 1980 and 2023 alone. The most recent data available shows that there were 22 babies named Moses in the United States in 2023.

Overall, these statistics demonstrate that the name Moses has been a consistent choice for parents in the United States over the past century, with periods of increased popularity occurring throughout different decades.