Total births
44
Boys' name · since 1914
Moir
Moir has 44 recorded births since 1914 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1924 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 44
- total births
- 1914–1928
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 75%
- born in that decade
44 boys have been named Moir since 1914, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Moir has been recorded 44 times among boys since 1914, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1914 to 1928.
- 44 total births
- 1914–1928 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 75% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
44 boys have been named Moir since 1914, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1928.
- 44
- total births
- 1914–1928
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 75%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
75% of everyone ever named Moir was born in this single decade.
1924
Single peak year
8 babies were named Moir in 1924 - its busiest year on record.
Moir's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Moir splits its recorded history at 1923: 64% of all births land in the more recent half, 36% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1915 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1924 peak of 8 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Moir at a glance
Last recorded 1928Peak year
1924
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1914
Moir popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1914–1928
- Peak year (1924)
- 8
- Annual births at peak, across 15 years of records
Moir by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Moir's strongest decade.
33 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 75% of all-time use.
Moir births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 11
1910s
11 births
- 1920s
1920s
33 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 33 births (75% of all-time use).
Moir by state
Where Moir concentrates geographically, total births since 1914
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Virginia | | 6 | 13.6% |
Virginia share of Moir's total US births 13.6%
6 of 44 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Moir? ▼
Since 1914, Social Security records show 44 babies named Moir. The most recent recorded year was 1928. Its busiest year on record was 1924, with 8 births.
When was Moir most popular? ▼
Moir was most popular in the 1920s decade with 33 total births. The single peak year was 1924.
Where is Moir most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Moir are Virginia (6 births).
How long has the name Moir been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Moir since 1914 -- 15 years through the most recent 1928 data.
What names are similar to Moir? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Moises, Moishe, Moise, Moiz, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Moir's data
- Virginia records the most Moirs (6 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Virginia names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Moir
Nearby Names Like Moir
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Moir
Moises Boy
#523 31,345 births
Moishe Boy
#3549 1,201 births
Moise Boy
#5464 935 births
Moiz Boy
#12821 245 births
Moishy Boy
#5018 210 births
Compare Moir side by side: Moir vs Moises Moir vs Moishe Moir vs Moise
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1914–1928 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Moir: Baby Name Since 1914 - 44 Births, Peak 1924." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/moir. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Moir draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.