Moxie

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Pronounced MOK-see /ˈmɑk.si/High

Meaning: From the American word moxie, 'courage, nerve, spirited energy' (from an old soft-drink brand)Medium

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Origin MediumEnglish, American

MeaningFrom the American word moxie, 'courage, nerve, spirited energy' (from an old soft-drink brand)

U.S. rank (2025)#5060 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births26 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2021

Total births (all-time)≈ 700

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Moxie comes from the American word moxie, 'courage, nerve, spirited determination' — originally the name of a 19th-century soft drink. As a given name it's all pep and personality.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, nerve-and-spirit at the root, and spunky.

Did you know? Moxie started as a 19th-century soft drink, then became American slang for 'nerve and gumption' — a name with built-in spunk (worn by a daughter of Penn Jillette).

Overall data confidence 78%

Oxford English Dictionary — moxie — word origin

Variations

MoxyMoxxie

Nicknames

Mox

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Moxie mean?

Moxie is the American word for 'courage, nerve, spirited energy'.

How do you pronounce Moxie?

It's said MOK-see /ˈmɑk.si/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Moxie a boy or girl name?

Moxie is a girl's name.

How popular is Moxie?

Moxie is a rare name in the U.S.