How Many People Are Named Nuh?
Complete statistics for the name Nuh: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Nuh is a very rare male name, with only 294 people living in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,124,026 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with all 296 bearers under 30 years old.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 7 represents introspection and spiritual growth.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 9All 296 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: 2024Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Nuh Through the Generations
Nuh has seen a steady rise in popularity, peaking in 2024 with 33 births. The average age of those named Nuh is 9, indicating that it's primarily a name given to younger generations. With all 296 individuals being under 30, it's clear that Nuh is a name embraced by modern parents.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Nuh's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Nuh
How Many People Have the Name Nuh?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 294 people in the United States currently share the name Nuh. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,124,026 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Nuh a Common or Rare Name?
Nuh 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 Nuh Mean?
Nuh means "creative variant of Noah" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Nuh in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Nuh Most Popular?
The name Nuh reached peak popularity in 2024, with 33 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 Nuh?
Approximately 294 people named Nuh live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 296. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,124,026 Americans.
Is Nuh a rare name?
Nuh is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,124,026 Americans has this name.
What does the name Nuh mean?
Nuh means "creative variant of Noah" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Nuh more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Nuh are male and 0% are female.
When was Nuh most popular?
Nuh peaked in 2024 with 33 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.