unisex name
Mo
MOH (English)
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 1
- Letters 2
- Births on record 39
Mo is a unisex name with 1 syllable. It is given to both girls and boys — about 18% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2023 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 2016, when 14 babies were given the name.
- It has been rising over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 2013.
- 1 syllable, with the stress on syllable 1.
Mo Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 2010s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 21 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 6 |
How Popular Is Mo?
In 2023, Mo was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Mo Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Mo
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Mo Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Mo over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Mo
- English MOH
Sibling Names for Mo
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Mo — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Mo
How popular is the name Mo?
In 2023, Mo was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Mo a girl's or a boy's name?
Mo is used for both girls and boys. About 18% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Mo?
Mo has 1 syllable.
When was Mo most popular?
Mo peaked in 2016, when 14 babies were given the name. It has been rising over the past decade.