Mosetta
A feminine name likely derived from the Italian name Mosè.
Name Census estimates that about 30 living Americans carry the first name Mosetta. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Mosetta today is around 76 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Mosetta births was 1956 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Mosetta. 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
- • The typical person named Mosetta is about 76 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Mosettas were born before 1960.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Mosetta. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
30
~ 1 in 11,425,145 Americans
Peak year
1956
7 babies that year
Average age
76
years old
1956 SSA rank
#5,172
Tracked since 1924
Census
Mosetta in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 104 people with the first name Mosetta, which placed it at #52,876 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#52,876
National first-name rank
People counted
104
104 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.0
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Black or African American
90.4% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Mosetta
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Mosetta is Black at 90.4%. The next largest groups are White (3.8%) and Hispanic (1.9%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Mosetta described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Mosetta at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American90.4% · 94
- White3.8% · 4
- Hispanic or Latino1.9% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.9% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.0% · 1
- Two or more races1.0% · 1
Popularity
Mosetta: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Mosetta from the 1920s through to the 1950s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1950s, with 29 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Mosetta 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 Mosetta during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Mosetta
The given name Mosetta is believed to have its origins in the Latin language, with the name's root tracing back to the word "mosaic." This word refers to the art of creating intricate designs and patterns using small pieces of colored glass, stone, or other materials. The name likely emerged during the height of the Roman Empire, when mosaic art was widely practiced and celebrated.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mosetta can be found in the writings of the Roman historian Tacitus, who mentioned a woman by this name in his work "Annals." However, the context and details surrounding this individual are scarce, leaving much of her life shrouded in mystery.
During the Middle Ages, the name Mosetta appears to have gained some popularity in certain parts of Europe, particularly in Italy and France. This can be attributed to the enduring influence of Roman culture and the continued appreciation for mosaic art during this period.
In the 13th century, a notable figure named Mosetta di Montefeltro was recorded as a skilled mosaic artist who contributed to the decoration of several prominent churches and cathedrals in Italy. Her works were highly regarded for their intricate details and vibrant colors, cementing her reputation as a master of the craft.
Another individual of historical significance bearing the name Mosetta was a French noblewoman who lived during the 16th century. Mosetta de Montmorency was known for her patronage of the arts and her involvement in the cultural events of the French court during the Renaissance period.
In the late 18th century, a German composer named Mosetta Schumann gained recognition for her contributions to the classical music scene. Born in 1786, she composed several operas and instrumental pieces that were widely performed during her lifetime.
Fast-forwarding to the 20th century, Mosetta Kuzina was a renowned Russian ballet dancer who graced the stages of prestigious theaters across Europe and Russia. Born in 1910, she was celebrated for her grace, technique, and emotive performances, leaving a lasting legacy in the world of dance.
While the name Mosetta may not be as common today as it once was, its rich history and connection to the arts, particularly mosaic artistry, make it a unique and intriguing name with deep roots in various cultures and time periods.
People
Mosetta + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Mosetta 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
Mosetta: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Mosetta?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 30 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Mosetta 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 11,425,145 US residents.
Is Mosetta a common name?
We classify Mosetta as "Very Rare". It ranks above 46.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 62 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Mosetta most popular?
The single biggest year for Mosetta was 1956, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Mosetta is about 76 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Mosetta in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 104 people with the name Mosetta, or 0.03 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #52,876 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Mosetta in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Mosetta?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Mosetta appears almost entirely female. Of the 100 people counted with this name, 100.0% were female and only a very small share were male. The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Mosetta?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Mosetta is Black at 90.4%. The next largest groups are White (3.8%) and Hispanic (1.9%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Mosetta most often in the Census?
Black is the largest reported group for people named Mosetta in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.4% (94 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Mosetta in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Mosetta a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Mosetta in the SSA data are female. 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 Mosetta still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Mosetta 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 Mosetta 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.
How many people have the name Mosetta?
See how many people have the name Mosetta on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.