Moxie
Meaningcourage, nerve · English
- US rank
- #4,987
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,928 in 2018
26 babies were named Moxie in the US in 2025. It has dropped 1,489 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 2006–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Moxie you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 61,728 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Moxie, 26 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Moxie would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryMoxie first shows up in US birth records in 2006, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
- Best yearIts best year was 2018, when it reached #2,928.
- New on the sceneMoxie wasn't given to enough babies to be counted in 2000. It only took off after 2006.
- TrendMoxie has slipped 1,489 places over the last five years and now sits at #4,987. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn English, Moxie means “courage, nerve”.
About the name Moxie
Moxie is a girl name of Chinese origin meaning “courage, nerve”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with M and ending in “-xie”. US birth records list Moxie for girls from 2006 to 2025, in 20 of those 20 years. Its best year was 2018, when it ranked #2,928 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #4,987, with 26 babies.
Origin:Chinese names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 8.5 | 117,647 girls |
| 2010s | 22 | 45,767 girls |
| 2020s | 26 | 38,241 girls |
More Chinese girl names
- Unisex name: Nailah · one who attains
- Unisex name: Leigh · meadow, clearing
- Unisex name: Yue · moon; joy
- Unisex name: Natania · gift of God
- Girl name: China · from China
- Unisex name: Kinley
- Unisex name: Naia
- Girl name: Maylin
Questions about the name Moxie
What does the name Moxie mean?
Moxie means “courage, nerve” in English.
What is the origin of the name Moxie?
Moxie has Chinese roots in our records. Other Chinese names include Nailah, Leigh, Yue.
Is Moxie a boy or girl name?
Moxie is a girl name.
How popular is the name Moxie?
Moxie ranked #4,987 for US girls in 2025, given to 26 babies. Its best year was 2018 (#2,928).