Total births
465
Unisex name · since 1972
Moon
Since 1972, U.S. Social Security records show 465 babies named Moon, peaking in 2022. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #3353
- among girls today
- 465
- born since 1972
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 81%
- more common than other girls
Yes -- Moon is the #3353 most popular unisex name in the U.S. today, with 465 recorded since 1972.
Social Security Administration records show Moon recorded 465 times among girls since 1972, holding rank #3353 nationally today, ahead of 81% of girls, peaking in the 2020s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1972 to 2025.
- #3353 among girls today
- 465 born since 1972
- 2020s peak decade
- 81% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Moon is currently the #3353 unisex name in America, more common than 81% of girls - 465 born since 1972, peaking in the 2020s.
- #3353
- among girls today
- 465
- born since 1972
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 81%
- more common than other girls
Moon vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#3353
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 81% of names given to girls today.
2020s
Peak decade
65% of everyone ever named Moon was born in this single decade.
2022
Single peak year
73 babies were named Moon in 2022 - its busiest year on record.
How Moon compares
465 Top 46% higher than 54% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Moon's all-time total is 22% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Moon | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 465 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 73 | 48 | 19,840 |
Moon's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Moon's full recorded timeline at 2014, 86% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 14% in the earlier half -- usage has skewed toward the present, not a one-decade spike. Its quietest year on record was 1977, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2022 peak of 73 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Moon at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2022
Current rank
#3,353
Active since
1972
Moon popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1972–2025
- Peak year (2022)
- 73
- Annual births at peak, across 54 years of records
Moon popularity over time - boys
162 total births recorded since 1995 (Moon as boys' name)
Moon by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2020s was Moon's strongest decade.
300 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 65% of all-time use.
Moon births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 22
1970s
22 births
- 1980s 11
1980s
11 births
- 2000s 24
2000s
24 births
- 2010s 108
2010s
108 births
- 2020s
2020s
300 births
What this shows Peak: 2020s at 300 births (65% of all-time use).
Moon by state
Where Moon concentrates geographically, total births since 1972
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 77 | 16.6% |
| #2 | Texas | | 17 | 3.7% |
| #3 | Florida | | 11 | 2.4% |
| #4 | New York | | 11 | 2.4% |
| #5 | Ohio | | 5 | 1.1% |
California share of Moon's total US births 16.6%
Even split
77 of 465 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Moon? ▼
Moon has been given to 465 babies in the U.S. since 1972, according to SSA data. Among girls, it ranks #3353 as of the latest data. 73 babies were born in 2022, its single highest year.
When was Moon most popular? ▼
Moon was most popular in the 2020s decade with 300 total births. The single peak year was 2022.
Where is Moon most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Moon are California (77 births), Texas (17 births), Florida (11 births).
Is Moon a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Moon is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 465 births, and as a boy's name it has 162 births.
How long has the name Moon been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Moon since 1972 -- 54 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Moon? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Moorea, Moo, Moonyeen, Moona, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Moon's data
- California records the most Moons (77 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Moon
Nearby Names Like Moon
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Moon
Moorea Girl
164 births
Moo Girl
49 births
Moonyeen Girl
30 births
Moona Girl
#14135 30 births
Moonie Girl
#17601 11 births
Compare Moon side by side: Moon vs Moorea Moon vs Moo Moon vs Moonyeen
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Names with a similar popularity rank to Moon
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Shyanne #3355
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Lilibeth #3350
1,714 births · Peak 1996
Aurielle #3356
1,083 births · Peak 2019
Vianey #3349
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Tahani #3357
745 births · Peak 2021
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, 1972–2025 (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. "Moon: #3353 Unisex Name - 465 Births, Peak 2022." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/moon. 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 Moon 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.