Moises first name popularity, history and meaning

Find out how popular the first name Moises has been for the last 50 years (from 1974 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Meaning of Moises

Hebrew name meaning "drawn from the water" or "deliverer".

Popularity of Moises by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Moises is more commonly used as a male name, with approximately 100% of people named Moises being male.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 548 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Moises.

Year Male Count Female Count
2023 548 0
2022 505 0
2021 557 0
2020 567 0
2019 663 0
2018 624 0
2017 749 0
2016 642 0
2015 626 0
2014 634 0
2013 537 0
2012 602 0
2011 632 0
2010 651 0
2009 780 0
2008 825 0
2007 862 0
2006 896 0
2005 835 0
2004 781 5
2003 797 5
2002 818 6
2001 912 0
2000 889 5
1999 779 0
1998 691 0
1997 614 0
1996 580 0
1995 585 5
1994 579 6
1993 588 0
1992 528 0
1991 501 0
1990 447 0
1989 439 0
1988 336 0
1987 320 0
1986 294 0
1985 295 6
1984 296 0
1983 290 0
1982 283 0
1981 311 0
1980 286 8
1979 289 0
1978 213 0
1977 220 0
1976 240 0
1975 216 6
1974 202 0

The history of the first name Moises

The name Moises has its origins in the Hebrew language, derived from the Hebrew name Moshe, which is believed to have been first used around the 13th century BCE. The name is thought to be related to the Hebrew word "mashah," meaning "to draw out," possibly referring to the biblical story of Moses being drawn out of the water as a baby.

In the Old Testament of the Bible, Moses is a central figure, known as the prophet who led the Israelites out of Egypt and received the Ten Commandments from God on Mount Sinai. His story is recounted in the books of Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy, making him one of the most significant figures in the Abrahamic religions.

The earliest recorded use of the name Moises can be found in the Septuagint, the ancient Greek translation of the Hebrew Bible, where the name appears as "Moyses." In Latin texts, the name was written as "Moses," which later evolved into the Spanish and Portuguese form "Moises."

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Moises. One of the earliest was Moises Maimonides (1138-1204), a renowned Jewish philosopher, astronomer, and rabbi who lived in Spain and Egypt. Another was Moises Amyraut (1596-1664), a French Protestant theologian and author.

In the 19th century, Moises Ville, a colony in Argentina, was established in 1889 and named after a Jewish philanthropist and educator, Moises Ville. Moises Castellanos (1853-1915) was a prominent Mexican writer and journalist, known for his contributions to the Mexican literary renaissance.

In the 20th century, Moises TreviƱo Gallegos (1897-1975) was a Mexican general and politician who served as the Secretary of National Defense during the Mexican Revolution. Moises Sandoval (1949-present) is a Mexican singer and actor, known for his contributions to the regional Mexican music genre.

These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the name Moises throughout history, reflecting its enduring presence across different cultures and time periods.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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