Musse
A Scandinavian name meaning "petite" or "small".
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Musse. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Musse today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Musse births was 2007 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Musse. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Musse with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Musse. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
2007
5 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2020 SSA rank
#13,435
Tracked since 2007
Popularity
Musse: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Musse from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 5 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
Musse 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 Musse 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 Musse
The given name Musse has its origins in the Arabic language, tracing back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Arabic word "mūsā," which translates to "the one drawn from water" or "the one saved from water." This name has a strong connection with the biblical figure Moses, who was rescued from the Nile River as an infant.
In Islamic tradition, Mūsā (Moses) is revered as one of the most prominent prophets, and his name holds significant importance. The name Musse is a variation of this Arabic name, often used in certain regions and cultures influenced by Arabic or Islamic traditions.
The earliest recorded use of the name Musse can be found in historical records and literary works from the Middle Ages. One notable figure who bore this name was Musse al-Khorasani, a Persian poet and scholar who lived in the 9th century AD. He was renowned for his expertise in Arabic literature and his contributions to the field of Islamic studies.
Throughout history, the name Musse has been carried by several individuals of significance. In the 12th century, Musse ibn Maimun, a Jewish philosopher and theologian from Cordoba, Spain, gained recognition for his influential works on Jewish theology and law. His writings had a profound impact on the development of Jewish thought during the medieval period.
Another notable bearer of the name was Musse al-Muqri, an Arab scholar and historian who lived in the 14th century. He authored a comprehensive historical work titled "Nafh al-Tib," which provided valuable insights into the political and cultural landscapes of the Arab world during his time.
In the realm of literature, Musse ibn Ismail al-Baghdadi, a renowned Arab poet and writer from the 10th century, left a lasting legacy with his contributions to the golden age of Arabic poetry. His works were widely acclaimed and studied by scholars and literary enthusiasts alike.
The name Musse also found its way into the annals of Islamic mysticism. Musse al-Qadiri, a Sufi mystic and philosopher from the 11th century, was known for his teachings and writings on the spiritual path of Sufism. His influential works helped shape the development of Sufi thought and practices in the Islamic world.
While the name Musse has its roots in the Arabic language and Islamic traditions, it has transcended cultural boundaries and has been adopted by various communities around the world. However, it remains most prominent in regions with strong historical ties to the Arab world or Islamic influences.
People
Musse + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Musse 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
Musse: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Musse?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Musse 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 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Musse a common name?
We classify Musse as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Musse most popular?
The single biggest year for Musse was 2007, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Musse is about 12 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 Musse in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Musse a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Musse 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 Musse still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Musse 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 Musse 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 people are called Musse?
You can see how many people share the name Musse on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.