How Many People Are Named Enos?

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

Enos
Rare
Greek

Enos is an uncommon male name with roots in Greek, meaning 'man' or 'mortal'. Only 1 in 159,410 Americans are named Enos, making it very rare. The majority of people named Enos are over 60, reflecting its status as a classic, old-school name.

~7,657
Living in US
1 in 43,287
Americans
1921
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Man, mortal
🌐
Origin
Greek
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Wise Resilient
8
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 8 are believed to be natural leaders, often excelling in business and finance.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

4,033
Worldwide Bearers
#18,176
Global Rank
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
1,113
🇬🇭 Ghana
787
🇮🇳 India
546
🇮🇹 Italy
251
🇨🇦 Canada
232
🇳🇬 Nigeria
180
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
159
🇲🇽 Mexico
159
🇭🇹 Haiti
124
🇵🇪 Peru
119

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
2,070 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 69
874
Would be under 30 (22%)
765
Would be 30–60 (20%)
2,284
Would be over 60 (58%)

All 3,923 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: 1921

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
95
Classic Feel
99
Modern Appeal
11
International
5

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

📜 Enos Through the Generations

Throughout the decades, Enos has maintained a steady presence, peaking in popularity in 1921 with 61 births. Today, there are approximately 2,070 people named Enos living in the United States, with the average age sitting at 69 years old. This age distribution shows a significant skew towards older generations, with 58% of Enos bearers being over 60, indicating that the name is predominantly carried by those who grew up during a time when it was more commonly used.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Pennsylvania 503
Ohio 155
Indiana 122
New York 54
Louisiana 32
Texas 26
Missouri 13
Kentucky 12
Wisconsin 12
Mississippi 11

✨ Similar Names to Enos

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Enos's Greek roots

📄 About the Name Enos

How Many People Have the Name Enos?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 7,657 people in the United States currently share the name Enos. That works out to roughly 1 in every 43,287 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Enos a Common or Rare Name?

Enos is classified as 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 Enos Mean?

Enos means "man, mortal" and comes from Greek origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Enos Most Popular?

The name Enos reached peak popularity in 1921, with 61 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 Enos?

Approximately 7,657 people named Enos live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 7,657. That works out to roughly 1 in 43,287 Americans.

Is Enos a rare name?

Enos is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 43,287 Americans has this name.

What does the name Enos mean?

Enos means "man, mortal" and comes from Greek origins.

Is Enos more male or female?

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

When was Enos most popular?

Enos peaked in 1921 with 61 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 US7,657
All-Time Births7,657
1 in X1 in 43,287
RarityRare
GenderMale
Avg Age69
Peak Year1921
World Rank#18,176
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.