Noah Boy
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.
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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)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
CA | 2,674 | |
TX | 2,396 | |
FL | 1,736 | |
NY | 1,409 | |
PA | 740 | |
GA | 708 | |
NC | 685 | |
IL | 670 | |
OH | 597 | |
MA | 514 | |
VA | 511 | |
MI | 488 | |
AZ | 446 | |
WA | 388 | |
TN | 387 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 103 |
1881 | 81 |
1882 | 108 |
1883 | 81 |
1884 | 94 |
1885 | 76 |
1886 | 90 |
1887 | 94 |
1888 | 83 |
1889 | 85 |
1890 | 74 |
1891 | 76 |
1892 | 79 |
1893 | 69 |
1894 | 74 |
1895 | 72 |
1896 | 69 |
1897 | 58 |
1898 | 68 |
1899 | 47 |
1900 | 92 |
1901 | 56 |
1902 | 69 |
1903 | 48 |
1904 | 46 |
1905 | 60 |
1906 | 60 |
1907 | 61 |
1908 | 68 |
1909 | 62 |
1910 | 87 |
1911 | 82 |
1912 | 116 |
1913 | 141 |
1914 | 171 |
1915 | 189 |
1916 | 229 |
1917 | 219 |
1918 | 247 |
1919 | 253 |
1920 | 242 |
1921 | 247 |
1922 | 236 |
1923 | 259 |
1924 | 239 |
1925 | 219 |
1926 | 235 |
1927 | 236 |
1928 | 174 |
1929 | 197 |
1930 | 191 |
1931 | 180 |
1932 | 182 |
1933 | 173 |
1934 | 148 |
1935 | 175 |
1936 | 147 |
1937 | 143 |
1938 | 145 |
1939 | 122 |
1940 | 150 |
1941 | 161 |
1942 | 182 |
1943 | 155 |
1944 | 157 |
1945 | 133 |
1946 | 130 |
1947 | 156 |
1948 | 150 |
1949 | 149 |
1950 | 153 |
1951 | 154 |
1952 | 143 |
1953 | 161 |
1954 | 131 |
1955 | 133 |
1956 | 138 |
1957 | 153 |
1958 | 137 |
1959 | 153 |
1960 | 139 |
1961 | 126 |
1962 | 140 |
1963 | 124 |
1964 | 138 |
1965 | 120 |
1966 | 157 |
1967 | 154 |
1968 | 174 |
1969 | 247 |
1970 | 340 |
1971 | 478 |
1972 | 422 |
1973 | 492 |
1974 | 548 |
1975 | 580 |
1976 | 543 |
1977 | 683 |
1978 | 689 |
1979 | 913 |
1980 | 928 |
1981 | 1,400 |
1982 | 1,817 |
1983 | 1,542 |
1984 | 1,246 |
1985 | 1,109 |
1986 | 1,039 |
1987 | 996 |
1988 | 1,065 |
1989 | 1,242 |
1990 | 1,311 |
1991 | 1,315 |
1992 | 1,424 |
1993 | 1,503 |
1994 | 2,080 |
1995 | 3,824 |
1996 | 7,184 |
1997 | 9,279 |
1998 | 13,414 |
1999 | 14,931 |
2000 | 14,282 |
2001 | 13,493 |
2002 | 12,076 |
2003 | 11,842 |
2004 | 11,911 |
2005 | 13,905 |
2006 | 16,340 |
2007 | 16,603 |
2008 | 15,803 |
2009 | 17,261 |
2010 | 16,478 |
2011 | 16,881 |
2012 | 17,378 |
2013 | 18,287 |
2014 | 19,338 |
2015 | 19,678 |
2016 | 19,187 |
2017 | 18,502 |
2018 | 18,429 |
2019 | 19,172 |
2020 | 18,451 |
2021 | 18,906 |
2022 | 18,735 |
2023 | 19,088 |
2024 | 20,337 |