Boy · #5,306 in 2026

Moss

Moss is a given name. Notable people with the name include:Moss Burmester, New Zealand swimmer Moss Cass (1927–2022), Australian politician Moss Kent Dickinson (1822–1897), Canadian businessman and politician Moss Evans (1925–2002), British trade union leader Moss Hart (1904–1961), American playwright Moss Turner-Samuels (1888–1957), British politician Moss Twomey (1897–1978), Irish republican…

Current Rank
#5,306
Peak Rank
#943 (2023)
Total Babies
537
5-Yr Trend
+63%
1891
First Year
2026
Last Year
2023
Peak Year
#943
Peak Rank
537
Total Count
68
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Moss

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Moss is a given name. Notable people with the name include:Moss Burmester, New Zealand swimmer Moss Cass (1927–2022), Australian politician Moss Kent Dickinson (1822–1897), Canadian businessman and politician Moss Evans (1925–2002), British trade union leader Moss Hart (1904–1961), American playwright Moss Turner-Samuels (1888–1957), British politician Moss Twomey (1897–1978), Irish republican…

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The Story of Moss

Moss first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1891, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2023, when 20 Mosss were born — ranking #4,881 that year. As of 2026, Moss ranks #5,306 for baby boys with 18 births, rising sharply (+63% over the past five years). In total, more than 537 Mosss have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1890s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Moss

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

  • Mos
  • Mosse
  • Mauss
  • Mouse
  • Mause
  • Mohs
  • Maass
  • Most
  • Mess
  • Miss
  • Mass
  • Mice

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Moss

What does the name Moss mean?
Moss is a given name. Notable people with the name include:Moss Burmester, New Zealand swimmer Moss Cass (1927–2022), Australian politician Moss Kent Dickinson (1822–1897), Canadian businessman and politician Moss Evans (1925–2002), British trade union leader Moss Hart (1904–1961), American playwright Moss Turner-Samuels (1888–1957), British politician Moss Twomey (1897–1978), Irish republican…
How popular is Moss in 2026?
In 2026, Moss ranks #5,306 among boys' names in the U.S., with 18 babies given the name that year.
When was Moss most popular?
Moss reached its peak popularity in 2023, ranking #943 that year with 20 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Moss most popular?
Moss has historically been most popular in Kentucky. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Moss.
Is Moss a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Moss is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Moss?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Moss include Jhon, Lazarus, Matthews. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Moss

Moss is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1891 and has accumulated 537 births in the dataset. Moss's peak popularity came in 2023 when it ranked #943. Use the chart and map above to compare Moss'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.