Enos
Meaningman · Hebrew
- US rank
- #3,128
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #355 in 1885
38 babies were named Enos in the US in 2025. It has climbed 74 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1880–2025
Most popular states (2025)
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Enos you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 45,045 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Enos, 38 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Enos would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryEnos has been in use since at least 1880, the first year US birth records were kept. That's 145 years of Enoss, and counting.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1885, when it ranked #355. Today it's #3,128, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendEnos has climbed 74 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #3,128. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedEnos is most popular in Pennsylvania, where it ranks #577. It's in the top 1,000 in 1 state.
- MeaningIn Hebrew, Enos means “man”. Our records link it to Hebrew and Irish roots.
About the name Enos
Enos is a boy name of Hebrew and Irish origin meaning “man”. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, starting with E and ending in “-nos”. US birth records list Enos for boys from 1880 to 2025, in 146 of those 146 years. Its best year was 1885, when it ranked #355 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #3,128, with 38 babies.
Origin:Hebrew namesIrish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 148 | 6,757 boys |
| 1890s | 96 | 10,469 boys |
| 1900s | 78 | 12,811 boys |
| 1910s | 60 | 16,639 boys |
| 1920s | 45 | 22,119 boys |
| 1930s | 30 | 33,212 boys |
| 1940s | 21 | 48,216 boys |
| 1950s | 15 | 68,259 boys |
| 1960s | 10 | 97,276 boys |
| 1970s | 14 | 69,013 boys |
| 1980s | 14 | 71,531 boys |
| 1990s | 15 | 67,159 boys |
| 2000s | 14 | 69,300 boys |
| 2010s | 18 | 54,975 boys |
| 2020s | 20 | 49,751 boys |
More Hebrew boy names
- Unisex name: Noah · rest, comfort
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: Elijah · my God is Yahweh
- Boy name: Mateo · gift of God
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Levi · joined, attached
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
Questions about the name Enos
What does the name Enos mean?
Enos means “man” in Hebrew.
What is the origin of the name Enos?
Enos has Hebrew, Irish roots in our records. Other Hebrew names include Noah, James, Elijah.
Is Enos a boy or girl name?
Enos is a boy name.
How popular is the name Enos?
Enos ranked #3,128 for US boys in 2025, given to 38 babies. Its best year was 1885 (#355).