Moody
Pronunciation: [ m-OOD-ee ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Moody first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 86 babies have been named Moody in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Moody is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #34,204 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #34,204
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Nicknames
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Old English origin
"fairy maiden, elf"
#34,065 in US
Old High German origin
"warrior, army man"
#34,020 in US
Old English mell origin
"hammer, mallet"
#34,142 in US
Thai origin
"nickname name (Thai given name)"
#34,106 in US
Chinese/Korean (吳) origin
"from the state of Wu (ancient Chinese..."
#34,086 in US
Latin origin
"from Laurentum; crowned with laurel"
#34,084 in US
Spanish/Italian origin
"defender of men; little saint"
#34,121 in US
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About the Name Moody
Moody is a boy name .
Moody is currently ranked #34,204 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Moody include Moo, Moy, and Mooie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis