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Moonie

A girl's name of Old English origin with 5 recorded U.S. births.

Girl's name#16863 in 2024Ranked #16863

Meaning & Origin

Moonie is a one-syllable girl's name with a bright, approachable sound — giving the name a friendly, informal feel. With only 5 recorded U.S. births, it is exceptionally rare — the kind of name most people encounter for the first time when they meet your child.

In the most recent SSA release, Moonie ranks #16863 among U.S. girl names — distinctive enough to stand out.

Moonie is a girl's baby name of Old English origin, a playful diminutive form referring to the moon, from the Old English mōna. The -ie ending gives it a warm, informal quality that transforms the cosmic moon into something affectionately small and personal.

Moon-names have surged in the 21st century as parents seek celestial and nature-connected names. Moonie takes the beloved moon concept and wraps it in the warmest, most informal diminutive possible — like calling the moon your personal pet name, turning cosmic grandeur into intimate affection.

EtymologyShow more

Moonie is cataloged under the Old English naming tradition. Names from the Old English tradition carry linguistic and cultural patterns that shape their sound, structure, and associations.

In the U.S., Moonie has been recorded as a girl's name since 2024, with 5 total births. Browse the Old English names hub on this site to explore the broader family.

At a Glance

#16863
Current Rank
5
Total births
Since 2024
2024
Peak year
5 births
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Popularity Over Time

Moonie has 1+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2024.

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First appeared: 2024Peak: 2024 (5 births)Current: #16863

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Moonie
DecadeBirthsTrend
2020s5

The Story of Moonie

A Gen Alpha name

Peaking in 2024, Moonie is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Moonie are most likely born between 2024 and 2024.

How rare is Moonie?

Only about 1 in every 720,000 babies born in 2024 was named Moonie — a truly uncommon choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 2024, peaked in the 2020s with 5 births that decade.

Year-by-Year Data

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Year-by-year popularity data for the name Moonie
YearBirthsRank
20245#16863

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Moonie a boy's or girl's name?
Moonie is primarily a girl's name.
When was Moonie most popular?
Moonie reached its peak popularity in 2024 with 5 births that year. It is currently ranked #16863 in the U.S.
How popular is the name Moonie?
Moonie is currently ranked #16863 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 5 babies since 2024.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 20242024