Everything about the name MORONI

Meaning, origin, history

Moroni is a name of Hebrew origin, meaning "song" or "lyric". It is derived from the Hebrew word "mor", which means "myrrh". In the Bible, Moroni is the name of a prophet who lived during the time of the Book of Mormon, a religious text that is central to the beliefs of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The name Moroni has been popularized by this religious context and is often associated with it. However, it is important to note that the name can have different meanings and associations for people of different backgrounds and cultures. Overall, Moroni is a unique and distinctive name with a rich history and cultural significance.

See also

Jewish

Popularity of the name MORONI since 1880

Birth evolution

Popularity analysis

The name Moroni has seen a varied but steadily increasing trend in its usage over the past century and a half in the United States.

In the late 19th century, the name was quite uncommon with only five births recorded in 1880. However, it began to gain traction in the mid-20th century with an uptick in births in the 1950s, '70s, and '80s. The highest number of births for the name Moroni occurred between 1996 and 2004, peaking at a total of 19 births in 2004.

While there was some fluctuation in popularity over subsequent years, with numbers ranging from six to eighteen births per year, the name Moroni has maintained a consistent presence among newborns in the United States. In recent years, it has continued to be given to an average of seven to eight babies annually.

As of 2023, the total number of births with the name Moroni stands at 406. This demonstrates that while not overwhelmingly popular, the name Moroni has indeed left its mark on American naming trends over time.