Moira Name Popularity Analysis: Historical Trends & Regional Insights

The name Moira is most popular in Massachusetts, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Moira has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Moira' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 4727th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2135th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1099th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1346th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1761st out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1679th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1787th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Moira' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Moira"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Moira"

"Moira" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Girl 4727th of 9107 61
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Girl 2135th of 9204 289
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 1099th of 12526 1,662
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 1346th of 19264 1,304
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 1761st of 27321 1,207
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 1679th of 35406 1,919
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 1787th of 30306 1,405

Regional Popularity of "Moira" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

Regional Popularity of "Moira" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- 100.00%
914th/914
- -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
100.00%
1067th/1067
100.00%
622nd/622
100.00%
2150th/2150
100.00%
1040th/1040
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
100.00%
1326th/1326
100.00%
712th/712
100.00%
2701st/2701
100.00%
1481st/1481
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
100.00%
1520th/1520
100.00%
960th/960
100.00%
4039th/4039
100.00%
2973rd/2973
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
100.00%
1340th/1340
100.00%
1334th/1334
100.00%
2599th/2599
100.00%
1845th/1845
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
100.00%
1433rd/1433
100.00%
1953rd/1953
100.00%
2359th/2359
100.00%
1797th/1797

State-by-State Popularity of "Moira"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Moira" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.