Noah Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Noah is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Noah?
Noah is spelled N-O-A-H. The name has 4 letters.
Noah at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Noah is derived from the Hebrew name Noach meaning “rest” or “comfort.”
- Origin
- Noah comes from the Hebrew name Noach, which is commonly understood to mean “rest” or “comfort.”
- Pronunciation
- NOH-uh · 2 syllables
Noah Popularity in 2025
Rank#624
Recorded Births468
Rank#2
Recorded Births20,358
- Girls usage fell 64 places to #624 and recorded 74 fewer births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage held steady at #2 and recorded 51 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 Noah Mean?
Noah is derived from the Hebrew name Noach meaning “rest” or “comfort.”
Origin: Noah comes from the Hebrew name Noach, which is commonly understood to mean “rest” or “comfort.”
How Do You Pronounce Noah?
PronunciationNOH-uh
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Noah?
- History
- The name Noah is recorded in the Hebrew Bible as the name of a key figure and has been used in various cultures with biblical influence.
Noah Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2014 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 468 | #624 |
| 2025 | Boys | 20,358 | #2 |
| 2024 | Girls | 542 | #560 |
| 2024 | Boys | 20,409 | #2 |
| 2023 | Girls | 458 | #639 |
| 2023 | Boys | 19,116 | #2 |
| 2022 | Girls | 480 | #618 |
| 2022 | Boys | 18,758 | #2 |
| 2021 | Girls | 418 | #691 |
| 2021 | Boys | 18,919 | #2 |
| 2020 | Girls | 308 | #873 |
| 2020 | Boys | 18,464 | #2 |
| 2019 | Girls | 219 | #1,113 |
| 2019 | Boys | 19,178 | #2 |
| 2018 | Girls | 175 | #1,299 |
| 2018 | Boys | 18,441 | #2 |
| 2017 | Girls | 176 | #1,321 |
| 2017 | Boys | 18,507 | #2 |
| 2016 | Girls | 134 | #1,628 |
| 2016 | Boys | 19,188 | #1 |
| 2015 | Girls | 137 | #1,588 |
| 2015 | Boys | 19,680 | #1 |
| 2014 | Girls | 107 | #1,876 |
| 2014 | Boys | 19,344 | #1 |
When Was Noah 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.
2024 · Boys
20,409 recorded births
National rank #2
2025 · Boys
20,358 recorded births
National rank #2
2015 · Boys
19,680 recorded births
National rank #1
2014 · Boys
19,344 recorded births
National rank #1
Where Noah 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 |
|---|---|---|
| NY | #1 | 1,381 |
| PA | #1 | 744 |
| NC | #1 | 684 |
| MA | #1 | 468 |
| TN | #1 | 444 |
| WA | #1 | 426 |
| SC | #1 | 276 |
| CT | #1 | 268 |