Rising since 2020, #6,803 for boys today.
Popularity of Noar since 2016
Babies named Noar per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 51 |
| 2020s | 70 |
Meaning & origin
Noar is an extremely rare modern name that first appeared in U.S. records in 2016. By 2025, it ranked 6,803, with an incidence of 1 in 142,340 boys. Its peak year was 2024, and its trajectory has been rising since 2020, indicating growing but still minimal use. The name is most common in New York, suggesting a possible localized trend. Noar may be a creative respelling of Noah, a name of Hebrew origin meaning 'rest' or 'comfort,' but this derivation is speculative. Due to its recent coinage and lack of historical depth, Noar is best understood as a modern English invention, likely influenced by popular sounds like the 'o' and 'r' in names such as Noah and Leo.
Noar is a recent name first recorded in the United States in 2016. It may be a respelling or variant of the biblical name Noah, or a modern coinage formed by altering the spelling of Noah or borrowing from other languages. Its rise in the 2020s, particularly in New York, suggests a fashionable adaptation.
Where Noar is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Noar” around the world
Where Noar lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
Ireland
3
babies in 2025
Sources: CSO Ireland (Ireland).
Sibling names for Noar
Names that share Noar's style, for a brother or sister.
