Enoch
Enoch is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Dedicated, trained, or initiated.
Origin and history
Enoch is a traditional name of Biblical Hebrew origin meaning 'dedicated' or 'trained'. In the United States, it has been used consistently since records began in 1880 and has seen a mild rise in popularity in recent years. It remains a distinctive, classic choice with strong historical roots.
Popularity in the United States
13,118 babies in the United States have been named Enoch since 1880. It ranks #1042 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #727.
States where it is most popular
- CA (16.7 %)
- TX (11.2 %)
- GA (6.4 %)
- NC (5.9 %)
- NY (5.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 404 |
| 1890-1900 | 345 |
| 1900-1910 | 248 |
| 1910-1920 | 832 |
| 1920-1930 | 943 |
| 1930-1940 | 669 |
| 1940-1950 | 630 |
| 1950-1960 | 588 |
| 1960-1970 | 455 |
| 1970-1980 | 604 |
| 1980-1990 | 556 |
| 1990-2000 | 689 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,379 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,772 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,004 |
Famous people named Enoch
- Enoch Powell: Politician, Scholar
Fun facts
- In the Book of Genesis, Enoch is listed as a patriarch who walked closely with God and was taken up to heaven without dying.
- The ancient text 'Book of Enoch' is attributed to him and holds significance in several early Christian and Jewish traditions.