Noemy
A feminine name of Greek origin meaning "Newborn".
Name Census estimates that about 1,669 living Americans carry the first name Noemy. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Noemy today is around 27 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Noemy births was 2001 (77 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Noemy. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
1.7K
~ 1 in 205,365 Americans
Peak year
2001
77 babies that year
Average age
27
years old
2024 SSA rank
#6,312
Tracked since 1958
Popularity
Noemy: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Noemy from the 1950s through to the 2020s, spanning 8 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 564 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Noemy by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Noemy during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Noemys live
The SSA's state-level files cover 8 states and territories. California, Texas, Illinois recorded the most babies named Noemy, while North Carolina, Georgia, Arizona recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 115 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Noemy
The name Noemy is derived from the Hebrew name Naomi, which means "pleasant" or "delightful." The name has its origins in the Old Testament of the Bible, where it was borne by the mother-in-law of Ruth. The story of Naomi and Ruth is found in the Book of Ruth and is considered a powerful tale of loyalty, love, and redemption.
The name Noemy is a variant spelling that has been used primarily in Spanish-speaking countries and communities. It gained popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly in Mexico and various Latin American countries. The name's popularity may have been influenced by the biblical narrative, which held significant cultural and religious significance.
One of the earliest known individuals with the name Noemy was Noemy Leidecker, a German-born American actress who lived from 1867 to 1940. She appeared in several silent films during the early years of the 20th century. Another notable figure was Noemy Álvarez, a Mexican actress and singer who was born in 1933 and gained fame for her roles in telenovelas and films throughout the 1960s and 1970s.
In the literary world, Noemy Rajen was a noted Venezuelan poet and writer who was born in 1942. Her works explored themes of feminism, social justice, and cultural identity. She received numerous accolades and awards for her contributions to Latin American literature.
Noemy Jiménez Hijar was a Peruvian activist and politician who fought for women's rights and social reforms in the mid-20th century. Born in 1914, she played a crucial role in advancing the cause of gender equality and advocating for educational opportunities for women in Peru.
Noemy Parra, a Chilean artist born in 1927, was renowned for her vibrant and expressive paintings that captured the essence of her country's landscapes and cultural traditions. Her works were exhibited internationally and are held in various prestigious collections.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have borne the name Noemy throughout history. While the name's origins can be traced back to ancient Hebrew texts, it has endured and been embraced across different cultures and eras, carrying with it a sense of pleasantness and delight.
People
Noemy + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Noemy as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with N
Other first names starting with N with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Noemy: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Noemy?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,669 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Noemy going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 205,365 US residents.
Is Noemy a common name?
We classify Noemy as "Rare". It ranks above 92.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,721 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Noemy most popular?
The single biggest year for Noemy was 2001, when 77 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Noemy is about 27 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Noemy a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Noemy in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.