Moussa
3 countries#142 in France, 2022Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Moussa was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇫🇷 France
11,372 births recorded 1924–2022 · currently #142 · peaked in 2022 with 472 births
Most common in: Seine-Saint-Denis, Paris, Val-de-Marne, Val-d'Oise, Yvelines
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
1,096 births recorded 1988–2025 · currently #3089 · peaked in 2013 with 46 births
Most common in: New York, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Florida
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
108 births recorded 2002–2021 · currently #2125 · peaked in 2019 with 13 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
108 births recorded 2002–2021 · peaked in 2019 with 13 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
France rank history
Moussa’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | #270 | — |
| 2004 | #286 | ↓16 |
| 2005 | #267 | ↑19 |
| 2006 | #269 | ↓2 |
| 2007 | #295 | ↓26 |
| 2008 | #284 | ↑11 |
| 2009 | #251 | ↑33 |
| 2010 | #260 | ↓9 |
| 2011 | #249 | ↑11 |
| 2012 | #245 | ↑4 |
| 2013 | #217 | ↑28 |
| 2014 | #214 | ↑3 |
| 2015 | #201 | ↑13 |
| 2016 | #192 | ↑9 |
| 2017 | #173 | ↑19 |
| 2018 | #172 | ↑1 |
| 2019 | #171 | ↑1 |
| 2020 | #153 | ↑18 |
| 2021 | #161 | ↓8 |
| 2022 | #142 | ↑19 |
Frequently asked questions about Moussa
Is Moussa a popular name?
Yes — Moussa currently ranks #142 among boys’ names in France as of 2022, based on official birth records.
Is Moussa more common for boys or girls?
Moussa is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official France birth data.
When was Moussa most popular?
Moussa peaked in 2022 in France, with 472 recorded births that year.
Is Moussa rising or falling in popularity?
In France, Moussa’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #716 in 1924 to #142 in 2022.
How many babies have been named Moussa?
At least 12,576 babies have been recorded with the name Moussa across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Moussa popular in more than one country?
Yes — Moussa appears in official birth records in 3 countries: France, United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Moussa?
Based on real 2022 ranking data in France, names ranked closest to Moussa include Loukas, Markel, Nasser.
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