Enoch Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Enoch is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Enoch?
Enoch is spelled E-N-O-C-H. The name has 5 letters.
Enoch at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Enoch means “dedicated” or “initiated,” derived from the Hebrew root ח־נ־ך (ḥ-n-k), which conveys the act of dedicating or consecrating.
- Origin
- Enoch is a name of Hebrew origin that is commonly associated with biblical texts.
- Pronunciation
- EE-nok · 2 syllables
Enoch Popularity in 2025
Rank#746
Recorded Births348
- Boys usage fell 34 places to #746 and recorded 24 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Enoch Mean?
Enoch means “dedicated” or “initiated,” derived from the Hebrew root ח־נ־ך (ḥ-n-k), which conveys the act of dedicating or consecrating.
Origin: Enoch is a name of Hebrew origin that is commonly associated with biblical texts.
How Do You Pronounce Enoch?
PronunciationEE-nok
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Enoch?
- History
- The name Enoch appears in the Hebrew Bible, where it refers to a biblical figure described as a righteous man.
Enoch Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 348 | #746 |
| 2024 | Boys | 372 | #712 |
| 2023 | Boys | 376 | #706 |
| 2022 | Boys | 307 | #811 |
| 2021 | Boys | 304 | #805 |
| 2020 | Boys | 297 | #783 |
| 2019 | Boys | 300 | #777 |
| 2018 | Boys | 318 | #746 |
| 2017 | Boys | 314 | #750 |
| 2016 | Boys | 343 | #712 |
| 2015 | Boys | 297 | #784 |
| 2014 | Boys | 337 | #714 |
| 2013 | Boys | 257 | #833 |
| 2012 | Boys | 196 | #1,008 |
| 2011 | Boys | 214 | #932 |
| 2010 | Boys | 196 | #997 |
| 2009 | Boys | 167 | #1,103 |
| 2008 | Boys | 158 | #1,146 |
| 2007 | Boys | 150 | #1,176 |
| 2006 | Boys | 124 | #1,322 |
| 2005 | Boys | 147 | #1,116 |
| 2004 | Boys | 134 | #1,163 |
| 2003 | Boys | 146 | #1,060 |
| 2002 | Boys | 139 | #1,079 |
When Was Enoch Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2023 · Boys
376 recorded births
National rank #706
2024 · Boys
372 recorded births
National rank #712
2025 · Boys
348 recorded births
National rank #746
2016 · Boys
343 recorded births
National rank #712
Where Enoch Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| UT | #441 | 10 |
| IN | #483 | 14 |
| OH | #513 | 20 |
| MO | #559 | 10 |
| TN | #592 | 12 |
| PA | #605 | 15 |
| KY | #625 | 6 |
| MN | #640 | 7 |