Enos
Boy nameEnos has been given to 3,991 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It peaked in 1921.
Meaning & origin
From Hebrew אֱנוֹשׁ (enósh, “mortal man”).
Origin: Hebrew
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
3,991
Peak year
1921 (61 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1880
10-year trend
▲ +12%
Gender split
All boys
Rank through the decades
Enos's rank among U.S. boy names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Boys rank |
|---|---|
| 1900 | #925 |
| 1925 | #892 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Enos — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Enos.
FAQ
How popular is the name Enos?
Enos has been given to 3,991 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Enos peak?
Enos peaked in 1921, when 61 babies were given the name.
Is Enos a girl or boy name?
Enos is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Enos are boys).
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