boy's name
Moir
MOYR (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 1
- Letters 4
- Births on record 44
Moir is a boy's name with 1 syllable. In 1928 it was given to 8 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 1924, when 8 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1914.
- 1 syllable, with the stress on syllable 1.
Moir Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1920s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 11 |
| 1920s | 33 |
How Popular Is Moir?
In 1928, Moir was given to 8 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.
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 Moir
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Moir Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Moir over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Moir
- English MOYR
Sibling Names for Moir
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Moir — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Moir
How popular is the name Moir?
In 1928, Moir was given to 8 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 Moir a girl's or a boy's name?
Moir is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Moir?
Moir has 1 syllable.
When was Moir most popular?
Moir peaked in 1924, when 8 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.