Enos
From Hebrew אֱנוֹשׁ (enósh, “mortal man”).
Every Enos since 1880 — 3,991 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Enos
Enos is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,148 in 2025 with 38 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 3,991 American babies have been named Enos. Its peak came in 1921, when 61 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
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 Enos stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Enos year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 38 | #3,148 |
| 2024 | 37 | #3,236 |
| 2023 | 39 | #3,136 |
| 2022 | 31 | #3,641 |
| 2021 | 28 | #3,843 |
| 2020 | 35 | #3,222 |
| 2019 | 41 | #2,959 |
| 2018 | 31 | #3,557 |
| 2017 | 37 | #3,143 |
| 2016 | 39 | #3,020 |
| 2015 | 34 | #3,313 |
| 2014 | 25 | #4,045 |
| 2013 | 23 | #4,223 |
| 2012 | 35 | #3,189 |
| 2011 | 44 | #2,715 |
| 2010 | 32 | #3,395 |
| 2009 | 18 | #5,158 |
| 2008 | 25 | #4,063 |
| 2007 | 25 | #4,042 |
| 2006 | 22 | #4,270 |
| 2005 | 21 | #4,242 |
| 2004 | 35 | #2,905 |
| 2003 | 36 | #2,746 |
| 2002 | 39 | #2,520 |
| 2001 | 36 | #2,637 |
| 2000 | 30 | #2,940 |
| 1995 | 35 | #2,263 |
| 1990 | 22 | #2,892 |
| 1985 | 17 | #2,866 |
| 1980 | 26 | #2,074 |
| 1975 | 15 | #2,672 |
| 1970 | 13 | #2,658 |
| 1965 | 21 | #1,737 |
| 1960 | 23 | #1,705 |
| 1955 | 29 | #1,432 |
| 1950 | 40 | #1,128 |
| 1945 | 21 | #1,460 |
| 1940 | 27 | #1,294 |
| 1935 | 23 | #1,432 |
| 1930 | 38 | #1,138 |
| 1925 | 57 | #892 |
| 1920 | 44 | #1,054 |
| 1915 | 52 | #860 |
| 1910 | 13 | #886 |
| 1905 | 9 | #860 |
| 1900 | 9 | #925 |
| 1895 | 10 | #709 |
| 1890 | 12 | #577 |
| 1885 | 24 | #357 |
| 1880 | 14 | #490 |
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Enos mean?
From Hebrew אֱנוֹשׁ (enósh, “mortal man”).
How popular is the name Enos in 2025?
Enos ranked #3,148 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 38 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Enos?
3,991 babies have been named Enos in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Enos most popular?
Enos peaked in 1921, when 61 newborns received the name.
Is Enos a boy or girl name?
Enos is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Enos rising or falling?
Enos is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.