Noah
Boy / Girl name · 5,223 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Noah: 5,223 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to both boys and girls, peaking at 373 births in 2022.
The name Noah, of Hebrew origin from *Noach* meaning "rest" or "comfort," carries profound biblical significance as the righteous ark-builder who survived the great flood. Among famous bearers, American filmmaker Noah Baumbach directs incisive character dramas like *Marriage Story*, while actor Noah Centineo became a Netflix rom-com favorite. Place connections include the biblical Mount Ararat in Turkey, where Noah's ark is said to have landed. Notably, Noah has been Scotland's most popular boys' name in recent years, consistently ranking number one throughout the 2010s and into the 2020s. Its gentle meaning and strong biblical roots appeal to a wide range of parents.
Boy 30 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 2022373 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #1318 babies
- Total births
- 5,217since 1996
- 5-year trend
- ▲ 17%vs prior 5y
Girl 2 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20213 babies
- Latest (2023)
- #7493 babies
- Total births
- 6since 2021
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y