Enoc
Enoc is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Dedicated, trained, or initiated.
Origin and history
Enoc is the Spanish and Portuguese spelling of Enoch, a biblical name of Hebrew origin. While Enoch is more common in mainstream U.S. usage, Enoc has seen consistent use within Spanish-speaking American communities. It has maintained a steady presence in U.S. birth records, remaining a rare but distinctive choice.
Popularity in the United States
1,381 babies in the United States have been named Enoc since 1880. It ranks #3335 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1574.
States where it is most popular
- CA (52.4 %)
- TX (32.2 %)
- FL (7.6 %)
- NY (3.9 %)
- VA (2.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 5 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 67 |
| 1980-1990 | 120 |
| 1990-2000 | 163 |
| 2000-2010 | 289 |
| 2010-2019 | 384 |
| 2020-2029 | 353 |
Famous people named Enoc
- Enoc Pérez: Painter, Sculptor
Fun facts
- Enoc is the standard Spanish spelling for the biblical patriarch Enoch.
- While rare overall, the name has seen increased usage in the U.S. in recent decades.