Noam
From Hebrew נועם (“pleasantness; a male name”).
Every Noam since 1961 — 3,146 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Noam
Noam is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,273 in 2025 with 155 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1961, 3,146 American babies have been named Noam — about 92% boys and 8% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2025, when 163 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 Noam stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Noam year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | #11,647 | 155 | #1,273 |
| 2024 | — | — | 125 | #1,454 |
| 2023 | — | — | 109 | #1,605 |
| 2022 | — | — | 93 | #1,778 |
| 2021 | 8 | #11,899 | 104 | #1,630 |
| 2020 | 7 | #13,102 | 102 | #1,597 |
| 2019 | 6 | #15,100 | 103 | #1,611 |
| 2018 | 5 | #17,480 | 106 | #1,582 |
| 2017 | — | — | 92 | #1,713 |
| 2016 | — | — | 105 | #1,573 |
| 2015 | 7 | #14,104 | 119 | #1,437 |
| 2014 | 9 | #11,689 | 101 | #1,573 |
| 2013 | 10 | #10,809 | 109 | #1,497 |
| 2012 | 9 | #11,980 | 105 | #1,532 |
| 2011 | 8 | #13,058 | 80 | #1,805 |
| 2010 | 6 | #16,422 | 76 | #1,894 |
| 2009 | 10 | #11,270 | 96 | #1,651 |
| 2008 | 8 | #13,477 | 90 | #1,703 |
| 2007 | 14 | #8,881 | 84 | #1,768 |
| 2006 | 9 | #12,157 | 68 | #1,987 |
| 2005 | 11 | #9,954 | 66 | #1,939 |
| 2004 | 8 | #12,434 | 55 | #2,153 |
| 2003 | 11 | #9,531 | 49 | #2,224 |
| 2002 | 10 | #10,046 | 42 | #2,418 |
| 2001 | 8 | #11,777 | 45 | #2,267 |
| 2000 | 5 | #16,862 | 28 | #3,130 |
| 1995 | 6 | #12,900 | 29 | #2,601 |
| 1990 | — | — | 26 | #2,599 |
| 1985 | — | — | 18 | #2,796 |
| 1980 | — | — | 15 | #3,060 |
| 1975 | — | — | 17 | #2,510 |
| 1970 | — | — | 9 | #3,450 |
| 1965 | — | — | 5 | #4,279 |
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Famous people named Noam
- Noam Chomsky Linguist · b. 1928
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Noam mean?
From Hebrew נועם (“pleasantness; a male name”).
How popular is the name Noam in 2025?
Noam ranked #1,273 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 155 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Noam?
3,146 babies have been named Noam in the United States since 1961, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Noam most popular?
Noam peaked in 2025, when 163 newborns received the name.
Is Noam a boy or girl name?
Noam is used for both: about 8% of babies named Noam have been girls and 92% boys.
Is the name Noam rising or falling?
Noam is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Noam?
Well-known people named Noam include Noam Chomsky (linguist).