Moss
How to say it: MOSS · /ˈmɔs/
From English word for soft green moss - modern nature name with vintage surname feel.
Moss was the 4,430th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 18 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1900s, its births are up about 92% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #2,964 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #4,430 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 18 |
| Share of births | 1 in 184,185 |
| Peak decade | 1900s |
| Change over 10 years | +92% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #2,964 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Moss peaked in the 1900s, nearly vanished by the 1980s, and has come back.
What goes with it
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Moss is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Irish.
Famous people named Moss
- Moss Hart (1904–1961)American playwright, librettist, and theatre director
- Moss Burmester (born 1981)Olympic Swimmer
- Moss Cass (1927–2022)Australian politician
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