Boy · #12,230 in 2026

Moody

Name: Popularity of the name Moody in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Moody, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#12,230

Peak Rank

#1,470 (1922)

Total Babies

746

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1882

First Year

2023

Last Year

1922

Peak Year

#1470

Peak Rank

746

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Moody

Moody first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1882, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1922, when 26 Moodys were born — ranking #1,470 that year. As of 2026, Moody ranks #12,230 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 746 Moodys have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1880s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Moody

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

Moodie
Mudi
Muddy
Maddie
Maddy
Madi
Medi
Mady
Midi
Madie
Modi
Mahdi

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Moody

What does the name Moody mean?

Moody is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1882. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Moody in 2026?

In 2026, Moody ranks #12,230 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Moody most popular?

Moody reached its peak popularity in 1922, ranking #1,470 that year with 26 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Moody most popular?

Moody has historically been most popular in Tennessee, North Carolina, Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Moody.

Is Moody a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Moody is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Moody?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Moody include Silverio, Daymon, Tonya. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Moody

Moody is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1882 and has accumulated 746 births in the dataset. Moody's peak popularity came in 1922 when it ranked #1,470. Use the chart and map above to compare Moody'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.