Noam Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
91% Masculine / 9% Feminine
Meaning:
Noam means 'pleasant' or 'sweetness'.
Meaning of the Name Noam
Noam is a Hebrew name meaning 'pleasant' or 'sweetness'. It is commonly used for both boys and girls. In Hebrew, it can also mean 'charm' or 'grace'. The name Noam has biblical origins and is associated with positive attributes and good fortune.
Popularity of the Name Noam
The popularity for the name Noam peaked in popularity in the year 2015 with 119 births, which ranked number 3,187 out of 30,647 unique names for that year. Noam had the most female births in 2007 with 14, which ranked number 8,517 out of 20,573 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2015 with 119, which ranked number 1,433 out of 14,054 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Noam has declined sharply over the last ten years from 114 births to 91 births, a decline of -20.18%. Among males, Noam has declined in popularity over the last ten years from 105 births to 91 births, a decline of -13.33%. Among females, Noam has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 9 births to 0 births, a decline of -100.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Noam
- 20 Year Trend of Noam: 75.00%
- 10 Year Trend of Noam: -20.18%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Noam: -13.33%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Noam: -100.00%
Popularity of Noam by State
For males, Noam was most popular in Northeastern states with 25 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in NY, with 25 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Noam. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | 15 | 1281 | < 5 | N/A |
| FL | 8 | 1340 | < 5 | N/A |
| IL | 5 | 1279 | < 5 | N/A |
| NY | 25 | 592 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 8 | 1945 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Noam
- Total Births of Noam: 89 (-2.23%)
- Male Births of Noam: 90 (-1.42%) 0
Given the downward trend of Noam over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -2.23% decrease in total births, for a total of 89 births in 2024. Male births for Noam have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 90 male births in 2024, a decrease of -1.42%.