Boy · #701 in 2026

Enoch

Enoch is a masculine given name. It is popularized by the biblical figure and patriarch, Enoch in the Bible. The name is derived from Greek Ἑνώχ (Henṓkh) itself from Hebrew חֲנוֹךְ (Ḥanōḵ) which came from (ḥēn) while the verb (ḥ-n-ḵ).

Current Rank
#701
Peak Rank
#200 (2026)
Total Babies
14K
5-Yr Trend
+18%
1880
First Year
2026
Last Year
2026
Peak Year
#200
Peak Rank
14K
Total Count
147
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Enoch

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Enoch is a masculine given name. It is popularized by the biblical figure and patriarch, Enoch in the Bible. The name is derived from Greek Ἑνώχ (Henṓkh) itself from Hebrew חֲנוֹךְ (Ḥanōḵ) which came from (ḥēn) while the verb (ḥ-n-ḵ).

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The Story of Enoch

Enoch first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1880, with 60 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2026, when 388 Enochs were born — ranking #701 that year. As of 2026, Enoch ranks #701 for baby boys with 388 births, rising sharply (+18% over the past five years). In total, more than 14K Enochs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1880s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Enoch

Phonetically similar names — useful when Enoch is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Enoch

What does the name Enoch mean?
Enoch is a masculine given name. It is popularized by the biblical figure and patriarch, Enoch in the Bible. The name is derived from Greek Ἑνώχ (Henṓkh) itself from Hebrew חֲנוֹךְ (Ḥanōḵ) which came from (ḥēn) while the verb (ḥ-n-ḵ).
How popular is Enoch in 2026?
In 2026, Enoch ranks #701 among boys' names in the U.S., with 388 babies given the name that year.
When was Enoch most popular?
Enoch reached its peak popularity in 2026, ranking #200 that year with 388 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Enoch most popular?
Enoch has historically been most popular in Florida, Georgia, Hawaii. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Enoch.
Is Enoch a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Enoch is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Enoch?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Enoch include Dante, Jayceon, Arch. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Enoch

Enoch is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1880 and has accumulated 14K births in the dataset. Enoch's peak popularity came in 2026 when it ranked #200. Use the chart and map above to compare Enoch's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.