Name meaning & stats
Noah
Noah means “rest, comfort”. 526,789 US babies since 1940, peak 2024. Notable Noahs are 2.0× over-represented as actors.
What it means
“rest, comfort”
Well documented
In US birth records
Peak year: 2024
526,789 US babies were named Noah between 1940 and 2025.
Where Noahs end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Actor | 2.0× | High · 42 people |
| Basketball player | 1.4× | High · 26 people |
| Footballer | 0.9× | Medium · 19 people |
| Singer | 1.5× | Medium · 16 people |
Among notable men who are actors, Noahs show up 2.0× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people born 1940–2005 in the US, UK, Canada and Australia (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
One more thing…
Noah has a surprise career: 1.3×
Name twins (peaked around 2024)