Noah
Peaked at #1 nationally in 2013, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Noah has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Noah — Girls (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#561
in 2024
Current rank
#561
in 2024
Years tracked
51
1931–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1931, Noah reached its peak popularity for girls in 2024, ranking #561 nationally with 539 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #1886 (2014) to #561 (2024) — a 70% improvement.
As of 2024, Noah ranks #561 nationally for girls, with 539 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #561 | 539 |
| 2023 | #642 | 457 |
| 2022 | #618 | 479 |
| 2021 | #691 | 418 |
| 2020 | #874 | 308 |
| 2019 | #1,115 | 219 |
| 2018 | #1,308 | 175 |
| 2017 | #1,329 | 176 |
Noah — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#1
in 2013
Current rank
#2
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1880, Noah reached its peak popularity for boys in 2013, ranking #1 nationally with 18,287 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #1 (2014) to #2 (2024) — a 50% drop.
As of 2024, Noah ranks #2 nationally for boys, with 20,337 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #2 | 20,337 |
| 2023 | #2 | 19,088 |
| 2022 | #2 | 18,735 |
| 2021 | #2 | 18,906 |
| 2020 | #2 | 18,451 |
| 2019 | #2 | 19,172 |
| 2018 | #2 | 18,429 |
| 2017 | #2 | 18,502 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Noah most popular?
Noah was most popular in 2013, when it ranked #1 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Noah becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently rising; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Noah?
At least 513,572 babies have been recorded with the name Noah in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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