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Noah
BoyMeaning of Noah: Hebrew: 'rest' or 'repose'
Noah is a boy's name most strongly associated with Hebrew naming. It has 4 letters and 1 syllable, and it is one of today's most-chosen names — 2nd most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025 and 2nd in England & Wales.
US rank 2025
#2
20,826 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
#2
4,139 babies in 2024
US babies since 1880
534,622
First recorded 1880 · peak 2024
Trend
stable
Style: popular
Popularity over time
Gender split
99% boys · 1% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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