Moises Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: MOY-ses //ˈmɔɪ.sɛs//
Origin: Hebrew; Spanish
Meaning: Hebrew: drawn out of the water; Spanish: variant of Moses
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Moises is derived from the Hebrew name Moshe, which is believed to mean "to draw out" or "to extract," referencing the biblical narrative of Moses being drawn out of the Nile River. The name transitioned into Greek as Mōusēs and subsequently into Latin as Moses, which was then adopted into Old French as Moïse before entering the English language.
This linguistic journey reflects the name's deep roots in ancient texts and its significance in Judeo-Christian traditions. Moses is a central figure in the Hebrew Bible, particularly in the Book of Exodus, where he leads the Israelites out of Egyptian bondage and receives the Ten Commandments from God on Mount Sinai.
His life and leadership are pivotal in Jewish history, and he is also recognized in Christianity and Islam, where he is regarded as a prophet. The historical milestones associated with Moses, including the Exodus around the 13th century BCE, have made the name enduringly significant across various cultures and religions.
Culturally, the name Moises carries connotations of leadership, liberation, and divine guidance, resonating with the themes of faith and perseverance found in the stories of Moses. The name has been used in various forms across different languages and cultures, often maintaining its biblical significance.
In some traditions, diminutive forms such as Moïse or Moshe are also used, reflecting regional linguistic adaptations while preserving the original meaning and historical weight of the name.
Famous people named Moises
In this section, you will find notable people named Moises. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Moises who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
We also feature individuals named Moises who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.
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Moises Alou is a former professional baseball player best known for his time with the Pittsburgh Pirates, Chicago Cubs, and San Francisco Giants.
Moises Arias is an actor best known for his roles in Hannah Montana, The Kings of Summer, and Ender's Game.
Moises Kahlil is a musician best known for his work with the band The Moises Project.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Moises was first seen in the United States in 1893.
Moises has ranked as high as #592 nationally, which occurred in 2001, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Florida, and Illinois.
In the past 5 years the name Moises has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Moises is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Moises was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Moises (2024)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 118 | |
| TX | 88 | |
| FL | 49 | |
| NY | 24 | |
| NC | 22 | |
| WA | 18 | |
| GA | 17 | |
| AL | 14 | |
| IL | 14 | |
| MA | 13 | |
| AZ | 11 | |
| PA | 11 | |
| TN | 10 | |
| UT | 10 | |
| VA | 10 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Moises.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 568 |
| 2023 | 548 |
| 2022 | 507 |
| 2021 | 557 |
| 2020 | 568 |
| 2019 | 663 |
| 2018 | 624 |
| 2017 | 750 |
| 2016 | 642 |
| 2015 | 626 |
| 2014 | 634 |
| 2013 | 537 |
| 2012 | 603 |
| 2011 | 632 |
| 2010 | 652 |
| 2009 | 780 |
| 2008 | 825 |
| 2007 | 862 |
| 2006 | 896 |
| 2005 | 835 |
| 2004 | 781 |
| 2003 | 797 |
| 2002 | 818 |
| 2001 | 912 |
| 2000 | 889 |
| 1999 | 779 |
| 1998 | 691 |
| 1997 | 614 |
| 1996 | 580 |
| 1995 | 585 |
| 1994 | 579 |
| 1993 | 588 |
| 1992 | 528 |
| 1991 | 501 |
| 1990 | 447 |
| 1989 | 439 |
| 1988 | 336 |
| 1987 | 320 |
| 1986 | 294 |
| 1985 | 295 |
| 1984 | 296 |
| 1983 | 289 |
| 1982 | 283 |
| 1981 | 311 |
| 1980 | 285 |
| 1979 | 288 |
| 1978 | 213 |
| 1977 | 220 |
| 1976 | 240 |
| 1975 | 216 |
| 1974 | 202 |
| 1973 | 156 |
| 1972 | 126 |
| 1971 | 129 |
| 1970 | 118 |
| 1969 | 101 |
| 1968 | 98 |
| 1967 | 91 |
| 1966 | 99 |
| 1965 | 88 |
| 1964 | 86 |
| 1963 | 88 |
| 1962 | 87 |
| 1961 | 79 |
| 1960 | 76 |
| 1959 | 73 |
| 1958 | 69 |
| 1957 | 49 |
| 1956 | 43 |
| 1955 | 58 |
| 1954 | 33 |
| 1953 | 46 |
| 1952 | 47 |
| 1951 | 37 |
| 1950 | 39 |
| 1949 | 38 |
| 1948 | 39 |
| 1947 | 33 |
| 1946 | 32 |
| 1945 | 20 |
| 1944 | 29 |
| 1943 | 33 |
| 1942 | 21 |
| 1941 | 24 |
| 1940 | 36 |
| 1939 | 23 |
| 1938 | 18 |
| 1937 | 29 |
| 1936 | 24 |
| 1935 | 38 |
| 1934 | 32 |
| 1933 | 27 |
| 1932 | 38 |
| 1931 | 23 |
| 1930 | 41 |
| 1929 | 38 |
| 1928 | 43 |
| 1927 | 31 |
| 1926 | 23 |
| 1925 | 33 |
| 1924 | 35 |
| 1923 | 28 |
| 1922 | 20 |
| 1921 | 23 |
| 1920 | 16 |
| 1919 | 25 |
| 1918 | 9 |
| 1917 | 14 |
| 1916 | 6 |
| 1915 | 15 |
| 1914 | 12 |
| 1913 | 5 |
| 1912 | 5 |
| 1909 | 8 |
| 1907 | 5 |
| 1893 | 6 |