Total births
325
Boys' name · since 1999
Knoah
325 babies named Knoah in U.S. Social Security records since 1999, with the highest year being 2014. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- #4278
- among boys today
- 325
- born since 1999
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 70%
- more common than other boys
Knoah currently ranks #4278 among boys' names in America, with 325 babies recorded since 1999.
Social Security Administration records show Knoah recorded 325 times among boys since 1999, holding rank #4278 nationally today, ahead of 70% of boys, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1999 to 2025.
- #4278 among boys today
- 325 born since 1999
- 2010s peak decade
- 70% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Knoah is currently the #4278 boys' name in America, more common than 70% of boys - 325 born since 1999, peaking in the 2010s.
- #4278
- among boys today
- 325
- born since 1999
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 70%
- more common than other boys
Knoah vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#4278
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 70% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
51% of everyone ever named Knoah was born in this single decade.
2014
Single peak year
30 babies were named Knoah in 2014 - its busiest year on record.
How Knoah compares
325 48th percentile among 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Knoah's all-time total is 11% below the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Knoah | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 325 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 30 | 23 | 22,252 |
Knoah's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Knoah splits its recorded history at 2015: 67% of all births land in the more recent half, 33% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 2005 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2014 peak of 30 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Knoah at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2014
Current rank
#4,278
Active since
1999
Knoah popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1999–2025
- Peak year (2014)
- 30
- Annual births at peak, across 27 years of records
Knoah popularity over time - girls
5 total births recorded since 2024 (Knoah as girls' name)
Knoah by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Knoah's strongest decade.
167 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 51% of all-time use.
Knoah births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 6
1990s
6 births
- 2000s 32
2000s
32 births
- 2010s
2010s
167 births
- 2020s
2020s
120 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 167 births (51% of all-time use).
Knoah by state
Where Knoah concentrates geographically, total births since 1999
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 8 | 2.5% |
| #2 | Texas | | 5 | 1.5% |
California share of Knoah's total US births 2.5%
Even split
8 of 325 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Knoah? ▼
Since 1999, Social Security records show 325 babies named Knoah. Today it holds rank #4278 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2014, with 30 births.
When was Knoah most popular? ▼
Knoah was most popular in the 2010s decade with 167 total births. The single peak year was 2014.
Where is Knoah most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Knoah are California (8 births), Texas (5 births).
How long has the name Knoah been used? ▼
Records for Knoah go back to 1999, giving 27 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Knoah? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Knox, Knowledge, Knoxx, Knoxton, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Knoah's data
- Knoah's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (167 total births) through the 2020s (120) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Knoahs (8 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Knoah
Nearby Names Like Knoah
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Knoah
Knox Boy
#209 24,142 births
Knowledge Boy
#1137 2,375 births
Knoxx Boy
#2311 620 births
Knoxton Boy
#5217 162 births
Knolan Boy
#7646 146 births
Compare Knoah side by side: Knoah vs Knox Knoah vs Knowledge Knoah vs Knoxx
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Knoah
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1999–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Knoah: #4278 Boys' Name - 325 Births, Peak 2014." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/knoah. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Knoah draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.