Enoch Boy

Popularity: #588 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationEE-nok / /ˈiː.nɒk/

Hebrew; English

Meaning

Hebrew: dedicated; English: initiated

Historical & Cultural Background

Enoch is a name of Hebrew origin, found in the Bible as the name of a notable figure who walked with God. In Jewish tradition, Enoch is associated with wisdom and prophecy. The name has been used in various cultures and has seen periods of popularity in English-speaking countries. It has also been adopted in literature and religious texts.

Trend Summary

Enoch has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable increase in use in recent years.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Enok
  • Enoc

International Variants

  • Enoque (Portuguese)
  • Henoch (German)
  • Noé (French)

Famous people named Enoch

Enoch Powell was a British politician known for his controversial speeches and views on immigration.

Enoch Arden is a character in Alfred Lord Tennyson's poem, representing themes of love and sacrifice.

Enoch Light was an American bandleader and recording artist known for his innovative work in the music industry.

Enoch O'Rourke was an Irish-American politician who served in the New York State Assembly.

Fictional characters named Enoch

Enoch is a character in the video game 'The Binding of Isaac,' representing themes of sacrifice and redemption.

Enoch is a character in the 'Left Behind' series, depicted as a biblical figure with significant influence.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Enoch was first seen in the United States in 1880. Enoch has ranked as high as #1007 nationally, which occurred in 2023, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Georgia, New York, and North Carolina. In the past 5 years the name Enoch has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Enoch (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 65
21%
TX 46
15%
FL 18
6%
NY 16
5%
AZ 15
5%
IL 13
4%
WA 12
4%
TN 11
4%
MN 10
3%
NC 9
3%
PA 9
3%
MD 9
3%
LA 8
3%
VA 7
2%
IN 7
2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
188060
188144
188247
188344
188430
188543
188650
188723
188830
188933
189047
189143
189227
189330
189435
189539
189629
189724
189830
189941
190036
190120
190222
190326
190422
190524
190628
190721
190825
190924
191036
191144
191259
191367
191476
191589
1916101
1917126
1918122
1919112
1920110
1921111
192293
1923105
1924106
192581
192689
192790
192883
192975
193093
193168
193270
193369
193473
193564
193672
193758
193853
193949
194062
194160
194259
194364
194478
194560
194675
194757
194864
194951
195067
195163
195260
195352
195460
195555
195667
195757
195854
195953
196044
196161
196260
196337
196439
196538
196641
196739
196836
196960
197054
197143
197241
197370
197476
197554
197672
197764
197873
197957
198059
198160
198270
198349
198451
198562
198650
198751
198848
198956
199068
199159
199258
199366
199476
199556
199673
199768
199875
199990
2000108
2001106
2002139
2003146
2004134
2005147
2006124
2007149
2008158
2009167
2010196
2011214
2012196
2013257
2014337
2015297
2016343
2017313
2018318
2019300
2020295
2021304
2022306
2023375
2024367