Noah
Male name · ★ Classic
227,993
Total Births
2014
Peak Year
#2
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Noah
Noah is of Hebrew origin meaning 'rest' or 'comfort,' the biblical builder of the ark. It became the #1 US baby name in 2013 and held the position for several years. The name is popular across Jewish, Christian, and Islamic cultures.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 1,893 births |
| 1890s | 1,558 births |
| 1900s | 1,369 births |
| 1910s | 1,225 births |
| 1920s | 1,100 births |
| 1930s | 727 births |
| 1940s | 629 births |
| 1950s | 585 births |
| 1960s | 599 births |
| 1970s | 2,256 births |
| 1980s | 4,809 births |
| 1990s | 21,820 births |
| 2000s | 51,409 births |
| 2010s | 103,067 births |
| 2020s | 34,947 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Noah?
Noah has been given to 227,993 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 2014 with 15,667 births that year. In 2023, it ranked #2.
Is Noah a boy or girl name?
Noah is primarily used as a male name in the United States.
When was Noah most popular?
Noah was most popular in 2014, when 15,667 babies were given this name. The name has been consistently popular for over a century.
How old is the name Noah?
Noah first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).