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UK boy's name

Enosh

A masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning "mortal" or "frail".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2009. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Enosh is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Enosh popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2009 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4527, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2009, with 3 births.

This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2009 to 2009. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

Enosh is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.

We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Enosh. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2010 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Enosh ranked #4527 for boys in England and Wales in 2009, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2009, when 3 boys were registered as Enosh.
  • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Enosh as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4527

2009

Births in 2009

3

Latest year

Peak year

2009

3 births

Estimated living

3

2026

Meaning

What does Enosh mean?

The name Enosh has its origins in the Hebrew language and culture, dating back to ancient times. It is derived from the Hebrew word "enosh," meaning "mortal" or "man." The name is found in the Book of Genesis in the Hebrew Bible, where it is mentioned as the name of the son of Seth and the grandson of Adam.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Enosh is in the Book of Genesis, where it is mentioned that he was born when Seth was 105 years old. The name is significant in the biblical narrative as it marks the beginning of the era when people began to call upon the name of the Lord, according to the text.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Enosh. One of the earliest recorded examples is Enosh, the son of Seth and grandson of Adam, who is mentioned in the Book of Genesis and is believed to have lived around the 4th or 5th millennium BC.

Another famous Enosh was Enosh, a Judean astronomer and philosopher who lived in the 1st century AD. He is known for his contributions to the field of astronomy and his writings on the subject.

In the Middle Ages, Enosh ben Shem Tov was a prominent Jewish philosopher and scholar who lived in Spain during the 14th century. He is known for his works on Jewish law and philosophy.

During the Renaissance period, Enosh Raphael was an Italian artist and painter who lived in the 15th century. He is known for his works in the Mannerist style and his contributions to the art of the Italian Renaissance.

In more recent times, Enosh Noked was an Israeli writer and journalist who lived in the 20th century. He is known for his works on Israeli society and culture, as well as his contributions to the field of journalism.

While the name Enosh has its roots in ancient Hebrew culture and is found in the Hebrew Bible, it has been used across various cultures and time periods throughout history. The name has been borne by individuals from diverse backgrounds, ranging from biblical figures to scholars, artists, and writers.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Decades

Enosh by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Enosh was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2000s #4527 3 1

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FAQ

Enosh: questions and answers

How popular is the name Enosh in the UK right now?

In 2009, Enosh was ranked #4527 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Enosh most popular?

The peak year on record was 2009, with 3 babies registered as Enosh in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Enosh?

A masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning "mortal" or "frail".

How many people are called Enosh in the UK?

A total of 3 babies have been registered as Enosh across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.