Boy · #4,375 in 2026

Morse

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

Current Rank

#4,375

Peak Rank

#1,787 (1926)

Total Babies

374

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1913

First Year

1971

Last Year

1926

Peak Year

#1787

Peak Rank

374

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Morse

Morse first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1913, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1926, when 19 Morses were born — ranking #1,787 that year. As of 2026, Morse ranks #4,375 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 374 Morses have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Morse

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

Morss
Marse
Marce
Norse
Nourse
Mars
Marz
Marrs
Maars
Marres
Mares
Maury

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Morse

What does the name Morse mean?

Morse is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1913. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Morse in 2026?

In 2026, Morse ranks #4,375 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Morse most popular?

Morse reached its peak popularity in 1926, ranking #1,787 that year with 19 babies given the name.

Is Morse a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Morse?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Morse include Alson, Luz, Eliud. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Morse

Morse is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1913 and has accumulated 374 births in the dataset. Morse's peak popularity came in 1926 when it ranked #1,787. Use the chart and map above to compare Morse'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.