Enos Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Enos has its roots in Hebrew, meaning 'mortal man' or 'human being'. It has evolved from the Hebrew 'Enosh' to the English form 'Enos'. The name is linked to biblical significance as the son of Seth and grandson of Adam, and it gained popularity in the 19th century. While not widely used in modern times, it retains a classic appeal, and it has been borne by notable individuals.
The name Enos is most popular in Pennsylvania, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Enos has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Enos' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 917th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1215th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1496th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1955th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2391st out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3284th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3409th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Enos' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Enos"
Pronunciation
/ˈiːnəs/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
The name Enos derives from the Hebrew word 'enosh', which means 'mortal man' or 'human being'. It is associated with the idea of humanity and frailty.
Meaning
mortal man, human being
Language Evolution
Enosh (Hebrew), Enos (English)
Biblical Background
Enos is a biblical figure mentioned in the Book of Genesis as the son of Seth and grandson of Adam.
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the English-speaking world in the 19th century, partly due to its biblical connections.
Variants & Derivatives
Enosh, Ean, Eanus
Modern Popularity & Image
Enos is not widely used today, but it carries a classic and biblical connotation that appeals to some parents seeking traditional names.
Famous People
Enos Slaughter (American baseball player), Enos S. H. McLeod (Scottish politician)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Enos"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Enos"
"Enos" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 917th of 7545 | 894 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1215th of 6773 | 584 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1496th of 7552 | 518 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1955th of 10718 | 357 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 2391st of 16616 | 429 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 3284th of 24088 | 479 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 3409th of 23106 | 395 |
Regional Popularity of "Enos" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
65.75% 931st/1416 |
53.73% 741st/1379 |
50.13% 1186th/2366 |
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| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
58.99% 912th/1546 |
49.74% 774th/1556 |
78.92% 1857th/2353 |
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| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
50.88% 1133rd/2227 |
44.07% 1071st/2430 |
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57.80% 1604th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
43.85% 1288th/2937 |
38.82% 1352nd/3483 |
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| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
37.18% 1370th/3685 |
29.70% 1329th/4475 |
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| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
37.17% 1703rd/4582 |
29.12% 1504th/5164 |
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| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
44.15% 1759th/3984 |
33.72% 1513th/4487 |
70.54% 4812th/6822 |
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Regional Popularity of "Enos" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Enos"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Enos" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.