Meaning and history
Noah comes from the Hebrew name Noach, traditionally associated with rest or repose. In the Old Testament, Noah survives the great flood with his family in the ark, making the name an enduring symbol of preservation and renewal. Notable bearers include American lexicographer Noah Webster and actor Noah Wyle.
20062006: 16,342 births, rank #15
2007: 16,605 births, rank #14
2008: 15,808 births, rank #15
2009: 17,262 births, rank #9
2010: 16,481 births, rank #7
20112011: 16,883 births, rank #5
2012: 17,385 births, rank #4
2013: 18,291 births, rank #1
2014: 19,344 births, rank #1
2015: 19,680 births, rank #1
20162016: 19,188 births, rank #1
2017: 18,507 births, rank #2
2018: 18,441 births, rank #2
2019: 19,178 births, rank #2
2020: 18,464 births, rank #2
20212021: 18,919 births, rank #2
2022: 18,758 births, rank #2
2023: 19,116 births, rank #2
2024: 20,409 births, rank #2
20252025: 20,358 births, rank #2
Noah climbed to #1 for boys from 2013 through 2016. It has nevertheless remained in the top 10 through 2025, when it ranked #2. Its highest annual birth count came in 2024, with 20,409 births.