US Popularity:3718
Origin:Korean
Meaning:Moon; door; to listen; writing
Moon is a gender-neutral name of Korean and Old-English origins that's sure to help baby feel one with the universe. The Moon affects so many elements of life, from the tides to the concept of time. If baby wants to be reminded of how much influence and potential they have, all they’ll have to do is look to the sky. In Korean, the name Moon, also spelled Mun, can have so many different meanings depending on what hanja you use to write it. When you want baby’s name to mean “door,” “to listen” or “writing,” the name moon can have plenty of inspiration for them to carve out their destiny.

Moon Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Moon is currently #1617 on The Bump
Boy:Moon is currently #1156 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Moon is currently #896 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Moon is currently #3718 in U.S. births
Boy:Moon is currently #10285 in U.S. births
Girl:Moon is currently #4585 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
Gender:
Girl
#4585
in 2022
+ 1631
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
Sources
  • Ancestry, Moon

  • Name Doctor, Moon

  • Online Etymology Dictionary, moon, August 2020

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