Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Noah.
National Rank (2025)
#2
All-Time Peak Rank
#1 (2013)
Total U.S. Births
529,602
Unisex Distribution99.1% Boy / 0.9% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Noah Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Noah
According to SSA data, Noah achieved its highest historical rank of #1 in 2013. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2024 with 20,409 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 3.4%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Noah scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Rising
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+3.4% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record20,409Births in 2024
Years in Top 100
31yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:895
1890s:686
1900s:622
1910s:1,734
1920s:2,284
1930s:1,606
1940s:1,523
1950s:1,456
1960s:1,519
1970s:5,688
1980s:12,385
1990s:56,269
2000s:143,533
2010s:183,378
2020s:116,024
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesN-oa
Letter Count4 Letters
Spelling ComplexityEasy
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 1.4% of SSA names. Starts with N, a letter used by only 3.6% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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