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Mosley

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Pronounced MOZ-lee /ˈmɒz.li/Medium

Meaning: From the English surname Mosley, from a place name meaning 'the mossy clearing or wood.' A surname turned given name, used for both sexes; here for a girl.Low

In 30 seconds: A modern surname name: Mosley means 'from a mossy clearing' (said 'MOZ-lee'). Unisex and current.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningFrom the English surname Mosley, from a place name meaning 'the mossy clearing or wood.' A surname turned given name, used for both sexes; here for a girl.
U.S. rank (2024)#11785 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2016
Total births (all-time)≈ 75

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201620122024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Mosley comes from an English place-based surname, 'the mossy clearing or wood.' As a given name it reads as a modern surname pick used for both sexes; here for a girl. Rare in the U.S. (said 'MOZ-lee').

In the U.S. it appears rarely as a given name. Rare, surname-style, and unisex.

Did you know? Mosley is an English surname meaning 'the mossy clearing or wood,' carried into first-name use with a fresh, unisex feel — here for a girl (said 'MOZ-lee').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Mosley — English surname 'mossy clearing'; cross-sex

Variations

MoseleyMozleyMoslee

Nicknames

MoMoz

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mosley mean?

Mosley is an English surname meaning 'the mossy clearing or wood.'

How do you pronounce Mosley?

It's said MOZ-lee /ˈmɒz.li/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Mosley a boy or girl name?

Mosley is a surname name used for both sexes; here for a girl.

How popular is Mosley?

Mosley is a rare given name in the U.S.

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