Unisex · #12,230 in 2026

Moo

Current Rank
#12,230
Peak Rank
#7,024 (2013)
Total Babies
72
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #13,149 (49 total)
👦 Boy peak #7,024 (72 total)
👦As Boy Name
2010
First Year
2023
Last Year
2013
Peak Year
#7024
Peak Rank
72
Total Count
10
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
2008
First Year
2023
Last Year
2013
Peak Year
#13149
Peak Rank
49
Total Count
8
Years Active

The Story of Moo

As a girl name

Moo first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 2008, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2013, when 7 Moos were born — ranking #13,149 that year. As of 2026, Moo ranks #15,178 for girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 49 Moos have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Moo first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 2010, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2013, when 11 Moos were born — ranking #7,024 that year. As of 2026, Moo ranks #12,230 for boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 72 Moos have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Moo

Phonetically similar names — useful when Moo is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Moo

What does the name Moo mean?
Moo is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2010. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Moo in 2026?
In 2026, Moo ranks #12,230 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Moo most popular?
Moo reached its peak popularity in 2013, ranking #7,024 that year with 11 babies given the name.
Is Moo a unisex name?
Yes — Moo is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 40% of Moos assigned female and 60% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Moo?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Moo include Bay, Aqeel, Falon. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Moo

Moo is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2010 and has accumulated 72 births in the dataset. Moo's peak popularity came in 2013 when it ranked #7,024. Use the chart and map above to compare Moo's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.