Mosaic
A name denoting a decorative surface composed of small pieces.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Mosaic. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Mosaic today is around 4 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Mosaic births was 2022 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Mosaic. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Mosaic. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2022
5 babies that year
Average age
4
years old
2022 SSA rank
#13,695
Tracked since 2022
Popularity
Mosaic: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Mosaic by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Mosaic during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Mosaic
The name Mosaic has its origins in the Latin language and can be traced back to ancient Roman times. It is derived from the Latin word "musaicum," which referred to the intricate art of creating decorative patterns and images using small pieces of colored stone, glass, or other materials.
During the Roman era, mosaic art flourished, with magnificent examples found in villas, baths, and public buildings throughout the empire. The word "musaicum" itself is believed to have been derived from the Ancient Greek word "mouseion," which referred to a philosophical institution or a temple dedicated to the Muses, the goddesses of the arts and sciences.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Mosaic can be found in the writings of the Roman scholar Pliny the Elder (23-79 AD), who described the process of mosaic-making in his encyclopedic work "Naturalis Historia." He mentioned the name in reference to the skilled artisans who created these elaborate works of art.
Throughout history, the name Mosaic has been associated with individuals who have made significant contributions to the arts, particularly in the field of mosaic art itself. One notable figure was the Byzantine artist Isidore of Miletus (6th century AD), who is credited with creating the stunning mosaics in the Hagia Sophia basilica in Istanbul.
Another influential figure was the Italian Renaissance artist Raphael (1483-1520), whose real name was Raffaello Santi. He was renowned for his masterful frescoes and worked on the Vatican Stanze, which featured intricate mosaic floors.
In the 19th century, the name Mosaic gained further prominence with the work of the British artist Sir Edward Burne-Jones (1833-1898), who was a leading figure in the Arts and Crafts movement. He designed several mosaic works, including the stunning decorations in the American Church in Rome.
The Russian artist Viktor Vasnetsov (1848-1926) was also known for his contributions to mosaic art, particularly his work in the Cathedral of St. Vladimir in Kiev, which featured intricate mosaics depicting scenes from Russian history and folklore.
In more recent times, the American artist Jeanne Reynal (1903-1983) gained recognition for her innovative approach to mosaic art, incorporating various materials and techniques into her works, which can be found in numerous public spaces and private collections.
People
Mosaic + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Mosaic as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with M
Other first names starting with M with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Mosaic: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Mosaic?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Mosaic going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Mosaic a common name?
We classify Mosaic as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Mosaic most popular?
The single biggest year for Mosaic was 2022, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Mosaic is about 4 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Mosaic in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Mosaic a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Mosaic in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Mosaic still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Mosaic in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Mosaic can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Mosaic?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.