Rising since 1996, #7,194 for boys today.
Popularity of Noach since 1992
Babies named Noach per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2003, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Noach's real moment was 2023.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 15 |
| 2000s | 122 |
| 2010s | 158 |
| 2020s | 78 |
Meaning & origin
Noach is a direct Hebrew transliteration of the biblical name Noah, meaning 'rest.' Since first appearing in U.S. records in 1992, the name has been on a steady upward trajectory, rising in popularity. As of 2025, it ranked #7194, with a 1-in-155,280 usage rate. Its peak year so far was 2023, indicating growing interest from families seeking a more authentic biblical form. The name is most common in communities with strong Jewish or Israeli ties, though it has not yet broken into the top ranks of any specific state. Noach offers a distinctive alternative to the ubiquitous Noah, carrying the same comforting meaning and heritage.
Noach is the Hebrew form of Noah, derived from the Hebrew root נוח (nuach) meaning 'to rest' or 'to be at ease.' In the Hebrew Bible, Noah was the tenth and last of the antediluvian patriarchs, known for building the ark that saved his family and the animals from the great flood. The name has been used continuously among Jewish communities and has seen increased usage in Israel and among English-speaking populations seeking a direct biblical form.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Noah, No
Sibling names for Noach
Names that share Noach's style, for a brother or sister.
