Enoch
Every Enoch since 1880 — 13,118 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Enoch
Enoch is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #746 in 2025 with 348 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 13,118 American babies have been named Enoch. Its peak came in 2023, when 376 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Enoch stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Enoch year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 348 | #746 |
| 2024 | 372 | #712 |
| 2023 | 376 | #706 |
| 2022 | 307 | #811 |
| 2021 | 304 | #805 |
| 2020 | 297 | #785 |
| 2019 | 300 | #777 |
| 2018 | 318 | #746 |
| 2017 | 314 | #750 |
| 2016 | 343 | #713 |
| 2015 | 297 | #785 |
| 2014 | 337 | #715 |
| 2013 | 257 | #833 |
| 2012 | 196 | #1,008 |
| 2011 | 214 | #932 |
| 2010 | 196 | #1,000 |
| 2009 | 167 | #1,107 |
| 2008 | 158 | #1,147 |
| 2007 | 150 | #1,181 |
| 2006 | 124 | #1,324 |
| 2005 | 147 | #1,120 |
| 2004 | 134 | #1,167 |
| 2003 | 146 | #1,065 |
| 2002 | 139 | #1,079 |
| 2001 | 106 | #1,258 |
| 2000 | 108 | #1,238 |
| 1995 | 56 | #1,631 |
| 1990 | 68 | #1,354 |
| 1985 | 62 | #1,194 |
| 1980 | 59 | #1,189 |
| 1975 | 54 | #1,151 |
| 1970 | 54 | #1,121 |
| 1965 | 38 | #1,243 |
| 1960 | 44 | #1,183 |
| 1955 | 55 | #1,015 |
| 1950 | 67 | #830 |
| 1945 | 60 | #800 |
| 1940 | 62 | #789 |
| 1935 | 64 | #773 |
| 1930 | 93 | #638 |
| 1925 | 81 | #719 |
| 1920 | 110 | #601 |
| 1915 | 89 | #612 |
| 1910 | 36 | #457 |
| 1905 | 24 | #453 |
| 1900 | 36 | #367 |
| 1895 | 39 | #283 |
| 1890 | 47 | #247 |
| 1885 | 43 | #253 |
| 1880 | 60 | #202 |
Famous people named Enoch
- Enoch Religious figure
- Enoch Powell Politician · 1912–1998
- Enoch L. Johnson Politician · 1883–1968
- Enoch Sontonga Composer · 1873–1905
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Enoch in 2025?
Enoch ranked #746 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 348 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Enoch?
13,118 babies have been named Enoch in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Enoch most popular?
Enoch peaked in 2023, when 376 newborns received the name.
Is Enoch a boy or girl name?
Enoch is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Enoch rising or falling?
Enoch is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Enoch?
Well-known people named Enoch include Enoch (religious figure), Enoch Powell (politician), Enoch L. Johnson (politician).