Noah Boy

Popularity: #2 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

Hebrew; English

Meaning

Hebrew: rest, comfort; English: peace

Historical & Cultural Background

Noah is a prominent figure in the Hebrew Bible, known for building an ark to save his family and pairs of animals from a great flood. The name has been widely used in various cultures and languages, often symbolizing hope and renewal. In Christianity and Islam, Noah is also recognized as a prophet. The name has maintained popularity across centuries, particularly in Western cultures.

Trend Summary

Noah has consistently ranked among the top names for boys in the United States over the past two decades.

Similar Names

Jonah, Isaac, Micah, Elijah, Gabriel, Asher, Levi, Samuel

Variants

  • Noe
  • Noahh

International Variants

  • Noé (French)
  • Noé (Spanish)
  • Noach (Hebrew)

Famous people named Noah

Noah Webster was an American lexicographer known for his dictionary that standardized American English.

Noah Wyle is an American actor best known for his role as Dr. John Carter on the television series ER.

Noah Baumbach is an American filmmaker recognized for his work in independent cinema.

Noah Centineo is an American actor known for his roles in romantic comedies on Netflix.

Fictional characters named Noah

Noah Puckerman is a character from the television series Glee, known for his role as a member of the school's glee club.

Noah Calhoun is a character in the novel The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks, known for his enduring love story.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Noah was first seen in the United States in 1880. Noah has ranked as high as #2 nationally which occurred in 2024 and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, New York, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Noah has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Noah (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 2,674
14%
TX 2,396
12%
FL 1,736
9%
NY 1,409
7%
PA 740
4%
GA 708
4%
NC 685
4%
IL 670
3%
OH 597
3%
MA 514
3%
VA 511
3%
MI 488
3%
AZ 446
2%
WA 388
2%
TN 387
2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
1880103
188181
1882108
188381
188494
188576
188690
188794
188883
188985
189074
189176
189279
189369
189474
189572
189669
189758
189868
189947
190092
190156
190269
190348
190446
190560
190660
190761
190868
190962
191087
191182
1912116
1913141
1914171
1915189
1916229
1917219
1918247
1919253
1920242
1921247
1922236
1923259
1924239
1925219
1926235
1927236
1928174
1929197
1930191
1931180
1932182
1933173
1934148
1935175
1936147
1937143
1938145
1939122
1940150
1941161
1942182
1943155
1944157
1945133
1946130
1947156
1948150
1949149
1950153
1951154
1952143
1953161
1954131
1955133
1956138
1957153
1958137
1959153
1960139
1961126
1962140
1963124
1964138
1965120
1966157
1967154
1968174
1969247
1970340
1971478
1972422
1973492
1974548
1975580
1976543
1977683
1978689
1979913
1980928
19811,400
19821,817
19831,542
19841,246
19851,109
19861,039
1987996
19881,065
19891,242
19901,311
19911,315
19921,424
19931,503
19942,080
19953,824
19967,184
19979,279
199813,414
199914,931
200014,282
200113,493
200212,076
200311,842
200411,911
200513,905
200616,340
200716,603
200815,803
200917,261
201016,478
201116,881
201217,378
201318,287
201419,338
201519,678
201619,187
201718,502
201818,429
201919,172
202018,451
202118,906
202218,735
202319,088
202420,337