Noah is a highly popular boys' name in United States, ranking #29 in 1998 with 13,414 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 20,358 births ranking #2. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 86.7%. In 1998, approximately 1 in every 142 boys born was named Noah. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Noah is a major biblical classic usually understood to mean rest or comfort. Its calm sound and gentle meaning have made it one of the defining boys' names of the modern era.
The name comes from the Book of Genesis and has been used for centuries, but its modern popularity has been especially remarkable. It manages to feel ancient, soft, and contemporary all at once.