Holding steady, #7,194 for boys today.
Popularity of Noctis since 2017
Babies named Noctis per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 56 |
| 2020s | 97 |
Meaning & origin
Noctis is a modern name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2017, likely inspired by the Latin word for night. Its use has remained stable, with a rank of 7,194 in 2025 and a frequency of about 1 in 155,280 births. The name reached its peak popularity in 2024, though it has never cracked the top 5,000. No states recorded a notable concentration of the name, suggesting it is used sparingly nationwide. Its association with the night sky gives it a cool, ethereal quality, though its meaning is a modern invention rather than a historical one.
Noctis is a recent coinage, first recorded in the United States in 2017. It is almost certainly derived from the Latin word 'nox' (genitive 'noctis'), meaning 'night', possibly influenced by fantasy literature and video games. Its rise in use may be linked to the Final Fantasy character Noctis Lucis Caelum, though this connection is speculative. The name has seen stable but minimal usage since its debut.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Noct
Sibling names for Noctis
Names that share Noctis's style, for a brother or sister.
