Is Noe a boy's or girl's name?

Noe is primarily a boy's name. It is also used as a girl's name, with 421 recorded births.

When was Noe most popular?

Noe reached its peak popularity in 2007 with 635 births that year. It is currently ranked #768 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Noe?

Noe is currently ranked #768 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 23,150 babies since 1914.

Noe

A familiar Spanish name with steady appeal.

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#768▲ 46in 2024

Meaning & Origin

A surname.

Noe is a boy's and girl's baby name of Spanish and French origin, a Spanish and French form of Noah, from the Hebrew Noach meaning 'rest' or 'comfort.' In the Bible, Noah was chosen by God to build the Ark and preserve life through the great flood — one of humanity's most universal narratives.

Noe is the Noah form used in Spanish-speaking Latin America and in French-speaking Europe, giving it a more continental identity than the English Noah. In U.S. Latino communities, it has been a steady choice for generations. Three letters of biblical peace in a distinctly international form.

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Popularity Over Time

Noe was #440 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #768, but its charm endures.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Noe
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	1,649	#763	▼
2010s	4,162	#624	▼
2000s	5,534	#469	▲
1990s	4,144	#501	▲
1980s	2,739	#532	▲
1970s	1,748	#631	▲
1960s	1,202	#700	▲
1950s	912	#769	▲
1940s	477	#1003	▲
1930s	314	#1225	▲
1920s	212	#1771	▲
1910s	57	#2798	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(111 years, 1914–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Noe
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	328	#768	+27 (9.0%)
2023	301	#814	-34 (-10.1%)
2022	335	#756	+28 (9.1%)
2021	307	#797	-71 (-18.8%)
2020	378	#680	+23 (6.5%)
2019	355	#704	-13 (-3.5%)
2018	368	#679	-18 (-4.7%)
2017	386	#663	-13 (-3.3%)
2016	399	#656	-25 (-5.9%)
2015	424	#631	-59 (-12.2%)
2014	483	#578	+68 (16.4%)
2013	415	#608	-16 (-3.7%)
2012	431	#592	+10 (2.4%)
2011	421	#594	-59 (-12.3%)
2010	480	#535	-2 (-0.4%)
2009	482	#548	-42 (-8.0%)
2008	524	#519	-111 (-17.5%)
2007	635	#441	+37 (6.2%)
2006	598	#453	-21 (-3.4%)
2005	619	#431	+28 (4.7%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Noe as a Girl's Name

While overwhelmingly a boy's name, Noe has also been given to 421 girls in the U.S. since 1972.

#7475

Current rank

421

Total births

2022

Peak year

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Frequently Asked

Can Noe be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Noe is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name, it currently ranks #768. As a girl's name, it ranks #7475.

Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1914–2024) · Methodology

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