How Many People Are Named Enoch?

Complete statistics for the name Enoch: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Enoch
Very Rare
Hebrew

Enoch means 'dedicated to God' and has a very rare presence in the US, with only 1 in 38,138 Americans bearing this name. That's around 8,653 people today, making it quite unique. The name peaked in popularity in 2023, showing it's gaining traction among younger parents.

~3,288
Living in US
1 in 100,806
Americans
2023
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Dedicated to God
🌐
Origin
Hebrew
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Wise Insightful
9
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 9 are often seen as compassionate and understanding, always striving to make the world a better place.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

8,653
Worldwide Bearers
#8,659
Global Rank
🇲🇽 Mexico
1,514
🇨🇲 Cameroon
771
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
644
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
611
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
486
🇮🇳 India
477
🇯🇲 Jamaica
368
🇮🇩 Indonesia
360
🇨🇦 Canada
335
🇹🇩 Chad
247

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
8,653 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 50
6,029
Would be under 30 (47%)
1,792
Would be 30–60 (14%)
4,878
Would be over 60 (38%)

All 12,699 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2023

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
97
Classic Feel
31
Modern Appeal
89
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Enoch Through the Generations

Enoch has seen a steady rise in popularity, especially among younger generations. With 6,029 people under 30, it's clear that Enoch is becoming a favorite for modern families. The average age of those named Enoch is 50, indicating a name that's been around but is now experiencing a resurgence, with 375 births in its peak year of 2023.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 1,130
Texas 749
Georgia 445
New York 405
North Carolina 400
Florida 377
Utah 294
Alabama 259
South Carolina 256
Tennessee 223

⭐ Famous People Named 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).…

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✨ Similar Names to Enoch

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Enoch's Hebrew roots

📄 About the Name Enoch

How Many People Have the Name Enoch?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 3,288 people in the United States currently share the name Enoch. That works out to roughly 1 in every 100,806 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Enoch a Common or Rare Name?

Enoch is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Enoch Mean?

Enoch means "dedicated to God" and comes from Hebrew origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Enoch in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Enoch Most Popular?

The name Enoch reached peak popularity in 2023, with 375 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Enoch?

Approximately 3,288 people named Enoch live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 3,288. That works out to roughly 1 in 100,806 Americans.

Is Enoch a rare name?

Enoch is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 100,806 Americans has this name.

What does the name Enoch mean?

Enoch means "dedicated to God" and comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Enoch more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Enoch are male and 0% are female.

When was Enoch most popular?

Enoch peaked in 2023 with 375 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US3,288
All-Time Births3,288
1 in X1 in 100,806
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age50
Peak Year2023
World Rank#8,659
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.