Declining since 2022, #12,008 for boys today.
Popularity of Moxley since 2012
Babies named Moxley per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 6 | 37 |
| 2020s | 16 | 60 |
Meaning & origin
Moxley is a modern coinage that first appeared in U.S. records in 2012. The name experienced a brief rise, with its peak popularity occurring in 2023, though it has been declining since 2022. In 2025, it held rank 12,008, with approximately 1 in 341,615 boys receiving the name. Moxley has not been recorded in any top state, indicating its use is sporadic across the country. As a surname-derived given name, it fits a trend of using fresh, unisex-sounding surnames as first names. Its appeal likely lies in its distinctive sound and similarity to other surname names like Moxon or Huxley.
The name Moxley first appeared in U.S. records in 2012. It is likely a modern coinage, possibly derived from the surname Moxley, which has English origins from a place name meaning 'Mocca's clearing.' There is no established traditional use as a given name.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mox
Sibling names for Moxley
Names that share Moxley's style, for a brother or sister.
