Holding steady.
Popularity of Mozell since 1891
Babies named Mozell per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1925, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Mozell's real moment was 1916.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1890s | 32 | 0 |
| 1900s | 192 | 0 |
| 1910s | 767 | 56 |
| 1920s | 946 | 109 |
| 1930s | 548 | 84 |
| 1940s | 313 | 104 |
| 1950s | 178 | 75 |
| 1960s | 55 | 21 |
| 1970s | 13 | 19 |
| 1980s | 0 | 5 |
| 1990s | 6 | 5 |
| 2000s | 0 | 6 |
| 2010s | 0 | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Mozell is a rare masculine name of Hebrew origin, a variant of Mizell and ultimately linked to Michael. The name peaked in popularity in 1916, when it recorded its highest usage according to Social Security data. It emerged around the late 19th century, with its first recorded instance in 1891, and saw most of its appearances in the 1910s. The trajectory has been stable but exceedingly low, with no significant recent revival. Though no specific top states were recorded, its use appears to have been concentrated in the southern United States. Mozell never reached the top 1000, making it a distinctly uncommon choice even during its peak year.
Mozell is a variant of the Hebrew name Mizell, itself a derivative of Michael (Mi-ka-el), meaning 'Who is like God?' The spelling with an 'z' likely emerged in the American South during the late 19th century as a creative respelling. The name remained primarily masculine and saw its greatest use in the 1910s, peaking in 1916, before gradually falling out of favor.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Moz, Zell
Sibling names for Mozell
Names that share Mozell's style, for a brother or sister.
