Total births
1,096
Boys' name · since 1988
Moussa
Since 1988, U.S. Social Security records show 1,096 babies named Moussa, peaking in 2013. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #3485
- among boys today
- 1,096
- born since 1988
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 76%
- more common than other boys
Moussa currently ranks #3485 among boys' names in America, with 1,096 babies recorded since 1988.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Moussa has been recorded 1,096 times among boys since 1988, currently ranked #3485 nationally and more common than 76% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1988 to 2025.
- #3485 among boys today
- 1,096 born since 1988
- 2010s peak decade
- 76% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Moussa is currently the #3485 boys' name in America, more common than 76% of boys - 1,096 born since 1988, peaking in the 2010s.
- #3485
- among boys today
- 1,096
- born since 1988
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 76%
- more common than other boys
Moussa vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#3485
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 76% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
37% of everyone ever named Moussa was born in this single decade.
2013
Single peak year
46 babies were named Moussa in 2013 - its busiest year on record.
How Moussa compares
1,096 Top 29% higher than 71% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys 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
Moussa's all-time total is 199% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Moussa | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,096 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 46 | 23 | 22,252 |
Moussa's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Moussa's SSA record in two at 2007 and the more recent half accounts for 67% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 33%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1990, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2013 peak of 46, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Moussa at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2013
Current rank
#3,485
Active since
1988
Moussa popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1988–2025
- Peak year (2013)
- 46
- Annual births at peak, across 38 years of records
Moussa by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Moussa's strongest decade.
403 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 37% of all-time use.
Moussa births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 8
1980s
8 births
- 1990s 123
1990s
123 births
- 2000s
2000s
340 births
- 2010s
2010s
403 births
- 2020s
2020s
222 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 403 births (37% of all-time use).
How Moussa compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Moussa's total volume
Moussa vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Moussa by state
Where Moussa concentrates geographically, total births since 1988
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 393 | 35.9% |
| #2 | Michigan | | 25 | 2.3% |
| #3 | Ohio | | 25 | 2.3% |
| #4 | Pennsylvania | | 21 | 1.9% |
| #5 | Florida | | 6 | 0.5% |
| #6 | California | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #7 | Georgia | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #8 | Texas | | 5 | 0.5% |
New York share of Moussa's total US births 35.9%
Even split
393 of 1,096 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 8 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Moussa? ▼
Moussa has been given to 1,096 babies in the U.S. since 1988, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #3485 as of the latest data. 46 babies were born in 2013, its single highest year.
When was Moussa most popular? ▼
Moussa was most popular in the 2010s decade with 403 total births. The single peak year was 2013.
Where is Moussa most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Moussa are New York (393 births), Michigan (25 births), Ohio (25 births).
How long has the name Moussa been used? ▼
Records for Moussa go back to 1988, giving 38 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Moussa? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Mouhamed, Mousa, Mouhamadou, Moustapha, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Moussa's data
- Moussa's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (403 total births) through the 2020s (222) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- New York records the most Moussas (393 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York 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 Moussa
Nearby Names Like Moussa
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Moussa
Mouhamed Boy
#1827 976 births
Mousa Boy
#4019 543 births
Mouhamadou Boy
#4659 451 births
Moustapha Boy
#7032 403 births
Moustafa Boy
#10201 356 births
Compare Moussa side by side: Moussa vs Mouhamed Moussa vs Mousa Moussa vs Mouhamadou
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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, 1988–2025 (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. "Moussa: #3485 Boys' Name - 1,096 Births, Peak 2013." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/moussa. 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 Moussa 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.