Boy · #4,644 in 2026

Noach

Name: Popularity of the name Noach in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Noach, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Noach is the second weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. It constitutes Genesis 6:9–11:32. The parashah tells the stories of the Flood and Noah's Ark, of Noah's subsequent drunkenness and cursing of Canaan, and of the Tower of Babel.

Current Rank

#4,644

Peak Rank

#3,626 (2003)

Total Babies

405

5-Yr Trend

+41%

1992

First Year

2026

Last Year

2003

Peak Year

#3626

Peak Rank

405

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Noach

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

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The Story of Noach

Noach first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1992, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2003, when 24 Noachs were born — ranking #3,626 that year. As of 2026, Noach ranks #4,644 for baby boys with 22 births, rising sharply (+41% over the past five years). In total, more than 405 Noachs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Noach

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

Notch
Niche
Noche
Knotch
Natch
Nuch
Nach
Nautch
Neach
Knitch
Noge
Nauch

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Noach

What does the name Noach mean?

How popular is Noach in 2026?

In 2026, Noach ranks #4,644 among boys' names in the U.S., with 22 babies given the name that year.

When was Noach most popular?

Noach reached its peak popularity in 2003, ranking #3,626 that year with 24 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Noach most popular?

Noach has historically been most popular in New Jersey, New York. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Noach.

Is Noach a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Noach is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Noach?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Noach include Haseeb, Johntae, Brayant. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Noach

Noach is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1992 and has accumulated 405 births in the dataset. Noach's peak popularity came in 2003 when it ranked #3,626. Use the chart and map above to compare Noach'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.