Moo
Primarily a boy's name of Thai origin with 72 recorded births. Also given to 49 girls.
Meaning & Origin
A surname.
Moo is a boy's and girl's baby name of Thai origin, sometimes used as a Thai given name or nickname — in Thai, moo (หมู) refers to the pig, a respected animal in the Chinese zodiac, and nicknames based on zodiac animals are common in Thai culture. It is used affectionately in Thai and Lao communities.
Moo is one of those names that carries enormous cultural warmth within its tradition while being genuinely unusual outside of it. Thai nicknames are often simple, warm, and carry a specific familial meaning — for Thai American families, a name like Moo is a direct thread back to Thai naming culture and family affection.
EtymologyShow more
Moo is cataloged under the Thai naming tradition. Names from the Thai tradition carry linguistic and cultural patterns that shape their sound, structure, and associations.
In the U.S., Moo has been recorded as a boy's name since 2010, with 72 total births. Browse the Thai names hub on this site to explore the broader family.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Moo has 10+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2010.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 11 | #12603 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 61 | #10428 | — |
The Story of Moo
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2013, Moo is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Moo are most likely born between 2010 and 2023.
How rare is Moo?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Moo is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2010, peaked in the 2010s with 61 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Moo by the numbers
- Would fill 2 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(10 years, 2010–2023)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5 | #13516 |
| 2021 | 6 | #11689 |
| 2018 | 11 | #7454 |
| 2017 | 6 | #11730 |
| 2016 | 5 | #13563 |
| 2015 | 8 | #9294 |
| 2014 | 9 | #8578 |
| 2013 | 11 | #7384 |
| 2012 | 6 | #11791 |
| 2010 | 5 | #13629 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Moo as a Girl's Name
Moo is a true unisex name. As a girl's name, it has 49 recorded births since 2008.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2010–2023