How Many People Are Named Noah?

Complete statistics for the name Noah in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Noah
Uncommon
513,572
Estimated People
1 in 643
1 in X Americans
2024
Peak Popularity
Male
Predicted Gender
Origin
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Tradition
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Normalized logarithmic scale (0–100)

⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
509,025 (99%)
♀ Female
4,547 (1%)
99%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 18

Population Share

📈 Popularity Over Time
📅 Decade-by-Decade Breakdown
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Alaska 1,159
Alabama 7,529
Arkansas 4,439
Arizona 10,125
California 63,597
Colorado 8,208
Connecticut 5,493
DC 1,503
Delaware 1,324
Florida 29,237
Georgia 16,001
Hawaii 2,701
Iowa 5,305
Idaho 2,076
Illinois 19,767
Indiana 12,010
Kansas 4,558
Kentucky 8,288
Louisiana 7,233
Massachusetts 10,726
Maryland 8,912
Maine 2,239
Michigan 16,830
Minnesota 9,245
Missouri 9,334
Mississippi 3,813
Montana 1,199
North Carolina 17,444
North Dakota 1,323
Nebraska 3,192
New Hampshire 2,029
New Jersey 11,801
New Mexico 3,192
Nevada 3,847
New York 28,799
Ohio 20,664
Oklahoma 5,761
Oregon 5,652
Pennsylvania 20,275
Rhode Island 1,759
South Carolina 6,979
South Dakota 1,420
Tennessee 11,629
Texas 46,005
Utah 4,563
Virginia 13,692
Vermont 964
Washington 9,989
Wisconsin 9,164
West Virginia 3,532
Wyoming 599
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 0.0%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
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📄 About the Name Noah

How Many People Have the Name Noah in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 513,572 people in the United States currently share the name Noah. That works out to roughly 1 in every 643 Americans, placing it in the Uncommon category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity checker.

Is Noah a Common or Rare Name?

Noah is classified as Uncommon when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Noah Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Noah are covered in full on the Noah name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Noah Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Noah in SSA data, approximately 99% are male and 1% are female. Noah is used almost exclusively as a male name in the United States. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Noah Most Popular?

The name Noah reached peak popularity in 2024, with 20,337 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Noah Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Noah across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page 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.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Noah?

Approximately 513,572 people in the United States share the name Noah, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Noah a rare name?

Noah is classified as Uncommon in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 643 Americans has this name.

What does the name Noah mean?

The meaning and origin of Noah is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Noah more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 99% of people named Noah are male and 1% are female. The predicted gender is Male.

When was Noah most popular?

The name Noah reached its peak in 2024, with 20,337 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People513,572
RarityUncommon
1 in X1 in 643
GenderMale
Avg Age18
Peak Year2024
Male %99%
Female %1%

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Data Source

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

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