Noah
boy name#2 in 2025Noah entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #1 in 2013, ranks #2 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1880–2025
#2
rank today
#1
peak (2013)
20,358
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #151 |
| 1890s | #204 |
| 1900s | #251 |
| 1910s | #348 |
| 1920s | #397 |
| 1930s | #448 |
| 1940s | #508 |
| 1950s | #607 |
| 1960s | #630 |
| 1970s | #331 |
| 1980s | #207 |
| 1990s | #127 |
| 2000s | #22 |
| 2010s | #3 |
| 2020s | #2 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Noah has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 514,000 people named Noah are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Noah is a kid of about 12 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Noah in 2025?
- Noah ranks #2 among US boy names in 2025, with 20,358 babies given the name.
- When was the name Noah most popular?
- Noah peaked in 2013, reaching #1 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Noah with classmates?
- Roughly 1 in 3 classrooms will have a Noah.
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