Moss is a distinctive choice, ranked #1859 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Moss in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#1859
About the Name Moss
Moss has never been more popular than it is right now, sitting at UK #1859. The name has climbed 823 places in the last five years — a significant surge by any measure. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 1997.
Moss is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Moss
Unlikely. With around 13 UK babies named Moss per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Moss in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Moss is currently rising in popularity in the UK, up 823 places over the last five years to #1859 in 2024. If this trend continues, it will become more common in classrooms over the next decade.
Moss is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.
Notable people named Moss include: Lottie Moss — Charlotte Moss is an English fashion model and the younger half-sister of supermodel Kate Moss.; Lila Moss — Lila Grace Moss Hack is an English fashion model.; Buddy Moss — Eugene "Buddy" Moss was an American blues musician..
Moss does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice — your child is unlikely to encounter American Mosss in the wild.
13
UK babies named Moss (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↑ 823 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Moss
Likely around 1 other Moss in the class
UK Popularity (1997–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
✨ Similar names to Moss
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Eugene "Buddy" Moss was an American blues musician. He is one of two influential Piedmont blues guitarists to record in the period between Blind Blake's final sessions in 1932 and Blind Boy Fuller's debut in 1935 (the other being Josh White).
Jonathan Aubrey Moss is an English drummer, best known as a member of the 1980s pop group Culture Club. He has also played with other bands, including London, the Nips, the Damned and Adam and the Ants.
Elisabeth Singleton Moss is a British-American actor, director, and producer. She has received several accolades, including two Golden Globe Awards, two Primetime Emmy Awards, and a nomination for a Tony Award.
Michael Carter Rallis is an American professional wrestler and former college football player. He currently performs on the independent circuit under his real name.