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How Rare Is the Name Noah?
Noah is a familiar, well-established name. It ranks 128th of all time in U.S. records, with about 1 in 724 people sharing it, which puts it in the Common tier. It was most popular in the 2010s. Here is the full picture, decade by decade, plus a card you can save and share.
- Rarity
- 1 in 724
- Tier
- Common
- U.S. rank
- 128th
- Share of people
- 0.138%
- People named
- 513,572
- Most popular
- the 2010s
Based on U.S. births recorded by the Social Security Administration, 1880 to 2024. Figures describe recorded names, not people alive today.
About the name Noah
Noah is a Hebrew name meaning 'rest' or 'comfort,' best known from the ark story in the Book of Genesis. It sat quietly for generations before becoming a modern favorite.
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Frequently asked questions
- How rare is the name Noah?
- Noah is in the Common tier. About 1 in 724 people share it, which is 0.138% of all recorded U.S. names, and it ranks 128th of all time. In total 513,572 Americans have been given the name since 1880.
- Is Noah a boy or girl name?
- In the records, Noah is given almost entirely to boys. Of 513,572 people with the name, 4,547 were girls and 509,025 were boys.
- When was the name Noah most popular?
- Noah peaked in the 2010s. The bars on the card show its popularity for every decade from 1880 to 2024.