boys' name 1998–2025

Noah

Noah is making a comeback — from #100 in 1998 to #1 in 2025.

+ sibling names →
#1 ranked in 2025
1,782 registrations in 2025
33,170 total 1998–2025

Popularity over the years

That's a jump of 99 positions. Registrations grew from 85 to 1,782 (+1996%).

Peak popularity: 2021 (1,934 registrations, ranked #2).

04008001,2001,6002,00019982005201220182025peak
Peak 2021 · 1,934
Low 1998 · 85
Years tracked 28

Neighbours in the 2025 ranking

Names with similar popularity. If you're considering Noah, you might also like these:

By state & territory — 2025

How often Noah was registered in each of the 8 Australian states and territories.

Noah popularity by state — 2025Australian Capital Territory: rank #3* (counts not published)New South Wales: 589 (rank #1)Northern Territory: no data for this yearQueensland: 363 (rank #2)South Australia: 110 (rank #2)Tasmania: rank #1* (counts not published)Victoria: 511 (rank #1)Western Australia: 209 (rank #1)ACTNSWNTQLDSATASVICWA
Noah — popularity by state & territory in 2025. Hover a state for details, click to view the full Top 50 for that state.
Show full data table

Most popular in New South Wales (589 babies) , least popular in South Australia (110).

New South Wales
589 #1
Victoria
511 #1
Queensland
363 #2
Western Australia
209 #1
South Australia
110 #2
Australian Capital Territory
#3*
Northern Territory
Tasmania
#1*

In 2025: 1,782 babies named Noah across 5 of 8 states and territories. (*rank-only states publish top-10 lists without counts)

Frequently asked questions

How many babies in Australia have been named Noah?
Between 1998 and 2025, Noah was registered for 33,170 babies in the available state datasets.
Is Noah a popular name in Australia?
In 2025, Noah ranked #1 among boys' names in Australia, with 1,782 registrations.