Holding steady, #3,128 for boys today.
Popularity of Enos since 1880
Babies named Enos per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1921, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Enos's real moment was 1885.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 162 |
| 1890s | 110 |
| 1900s | 105 |
| 1910s | 381 |
| 1920s | 499 |
| 1930s | 318 |
| 1940s | 303 |
| 1950s | 294 |
| 1960s | 198 |
| 1970s | 238 |
| 1980s | 258 |
| 1990s | 289 |
| 2000s | 287 |
| 2010s | 341 |
| 2020s | 208 |
Meaning & origin
Enos is a biblical name with a direct line to the Old Testament, where Enos, the son of Seth, is noted as the first to 'call upon the name of the Lord' (Genesis 4:26). Its peak year of use was 1885, when it ranked highest, but its popularity has steadily declined over the decades. By 2025, it ranked 3,128 and appeared at a rate of 1 in 44,949 male births. The name has remained stable rather than reviving, and its most common state historically is Pennsylvania, reflecting early settlement patterns. Despite its low modern usage, Enos carries a straightforward meaning and a strong historical pedigree, appealing to parents seeking a genuine but uncommon biblical choice.
Enos is derived from the Hebrew word 'enosh,' meaning 'man' or 'human being.' In the Bible, Enos (or Enosh) was the son of Seth and a grandson of Adam, mentioned in the genealogy in Genesis. The name was used by Puritans in the 17th century and has been in occasional use in English-speaking countries since then, though it has never been common.
Where Enos is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Enosh
Sibling names for Enos
Names that share Enos's style, for a brother or sister.
