A 1900s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Moselle since 1896
Babies named Moselle per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1919, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Moselle's real moment was 1909.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 5 |
| 1900s | 32 |
| 1910s | 91 |
| 1920s | 76 |
| 1930s | 25 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 6 |
| 2000s | 12 |
| 2010s | 7 |
| 2020s | 14 |
Meaning & origin
Moselle is an uncommon name for girls, first recorded in the United States in 1896. Its peak year of usage was 1909, reflecting a brief period of popularity in the early 20th century. After a long decline, the name has been rising in use since 2022, signaling a potential revival. Despite its rarity, Moselle offers a distinct and elegant sound, with possible connections to the Moselle River. The name is not associated with any top states in recent data, but its recent trajectory suggests a growing interest among parents seeking vintage-inspired names.
Moselle appears to be a modern coinage, likely derived from the name of the Moselle River in France or used as a feminine variant of the surname Moselle. It may also be a respelling of the French name Moselle, which itself is a place name. The name saw most of its usage in the early 1900s in the United States, with a peak in 1909. Its recent revival suggests a renewed interest in vintage or place-inspired names.
Sibling names for Moselle
Names that share Moselle's style, for a brother or sister.
