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Enoch: Meaning, origin and popularity

Pronounced EE-nuhk · 2 syllables

From Late Latin Enoch, from Ancient Greek (Henokh), from Hebrew (Hanok).

Origin
Hebrew, Latin, Greek
Pronunciation
EE-nuhk
US rank (2025)
#746
US babies a year
about 341 (2021–2025)
Peak
around 1880
Style
Vintage, Comeback, Biblical

How popular is Enoch?

Enoch was the #746 name in the US in 2025, given to 348 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 1880.

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Babies named Enoch in the US by five-year period, relative to its peak (around 1880).

Around the world

CountryRank
United States#746
Ireland#780
Australia#600

How old are people named Enoch?

Half of US adults named Enoch are older than 41; most are between 19 and 82. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)

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Questions about Enoch

How do you pronounce Enoch?

Enoch is pronounced EE-nuhk.

How popular is the name Enoch?

Enoch was the #746 name in the US in 2025, given to 348 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 1880.

How old are people named Enoch?

Half of US adults named Enoch are older than 41. Most are between 19 and 82.