Boy · #5,145 in 2026

Noar

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

Current Rank

#5,145

Peak Rank

#5,145 (2026)

Total Babies

145

5-Yr Trend

+45%

2016

First Year

2026

Last Year

2026

Peak Year

#5145

Peak Rank

145

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Noar

Noar first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2016, with 10 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2026, when 19 Noars were born — ranking #5,145 that year. As of 2026, Noar ranks #5,145 for baby boys with 19 births, rising sharply (+45% over the past five years). In total, more than 145 Noars have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Noar

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

Nor
Nore
Knorr
Gnawer
Norr
Nohr
Naor
Nar
Naar
Knauer
Nahr
Near

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Noar

What does the name Noar mean?

Noar is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2016. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Noar in 2026?

In 2026, Noar ranks #5,145 among boys' names in the U.S., with 19 babies given the name that year.

When was Noar most popular?

Noar reached its peak popularity in 2026, ranking #5,145 that year with 19 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Noar a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Noar?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Noar include Rommy, Ravis, Christiopher. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Noar

Noar is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2016 and has accumulated 145 births in the dataset. Noar's peak popularity came in 2026 when it ranked #5,145. Use the chart and map above to compare Noar'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.