Enos
How to say it: EE-nuss · /ˈiːnəs/
From Hebrew Enosh meaning 'mortal, mankind' - biblical son of Seth in Genesis.
Enos was the 2,446th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 38 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1880s, its births are up about 10% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #2,322 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #2,446 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 38 |
| Share of births | 1 in 87,245 |
| Peak decade | 1880s |
| Change over 10 years | +10% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #2,322 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Enos peaked in the 1880s.
What goes with it
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Enos is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Hebrew, Portuguese, Spanish, Welsh.
Famous people named Enos
- Enos Thompson Throop (1784–1874)American politician
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