How Many People Are Named Nochum?
Complete statistics for the name Nochum: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Nochum, a very rare male name, is held by just 280 people in the US today, making up 1 in 1,180,667 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with 90% of its bearers under 30, peaking in popularity in 2021.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 11 represents a spiritual leader, someone that's intuitive and empathetic.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 14All 283 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: 2021Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Nochum Through the Generations
Nochum has seen a steady rise in usage over the past few decades, reaching its peak in 2021 with 20 births. Today, the average age of someone named Nochum is 14, indicating that it's primarily a name given to younger generations. The age distribution shows that 256 out of 280 people named Nochum are under 30, while only 27 are between 30 and 60, and none are over 60. This trend suggests that Nochum is becoming increasingly popular among parents looking for unique names.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Nochum's Hebrew roots
📄 About the Name Nochum
How Many People Have the Name Nochum?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 280 people in the United States currently share the name Nochum. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,180,667 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Nochum a Common or Rare Name?
Nochum 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 Nochum Mean?
Nochum means "Hebrew origin, meaning 'my comfort'" and comes from Hebrew origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Nochum in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Nochum Most Popular?
The name Nochum reached peak popularity in 2021, with 20 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 Nochum?
Approximately 280 people named Nochum live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 283. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,180,667 Americans.
Is Nochum a rare name?
Nochum is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,180,667 Americans has this name.
What does the name Nochum mean?
Nochum means "Hebrew origin, meaning 'my comfort'" and comes from Hebrew origins.
Is Nochum more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Nochum are male and 0% are female.
When was Nochum most popular?
Nochum peaked in 2021 with 20 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.