Nohe
A feminine name of Native Hawaiian origin meaning "shining, brilliant".
Name Census estimates that about 21 living Americans carry the first name Nohe. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Nohe today is around 26 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Nohe births was 1998 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Nohe. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Nohe. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
21
~ 1 in 16,321,635 Americans
Peak year
1998
6 babies that year
Average age
26
years old
2010 SSA rank
#13,708
Tracked since 1986
Census
Nohe in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 190 people with the first name Nohe, which placed it at #39,614 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#39,614
National first-name rank
People counted
190
190 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Hispanic or Latino
87.9% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Nohe
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Nohe is Hispanic at 87.9%. The next largest groups are Black (8.4%) and White (2.1%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Nohe described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Nohe at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino87.9% · 167
- Black or African American8.4% · 16
- White2.1% · 4
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.1% · 2
- Two or more races0.5% · 1
Popularity
Nohe: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Nohe from the 1980s through to the 2010s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 6 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Nohe 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 Nohe during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Nohe
The given name Nohe is believed to have its origins in the Hawaiian language, tracing back to the Hawaiian Islands in the early 19th century. It is thought to be a variant spelling or pronunciation of the Hawaiian word "noho," which means "to sit" or "to reside." This suggests that the name Nohe may have been given to individuals who were sedentary or known for their ability to stay put in one place.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Nohe can be found in the writings of Hawaiian historian and scholar David Malo, who lived from 1793 to 1853. In his works, he mentions a chief named Nohe who ruled over a district on the island of Oahu during the late 18th century. This suggests that the name was in use among the Hawaiian nobility at that time.
Another notable figure with the name Nohe was a Hawaiian warrior and chief who lived in the early 19th century. He was known for his bravery and leadership during the battles that took place between the various Hawaiian islands as they were being unified under the rule of King Kamehameha I.
In the realm of Hawaiian mythology, the name Nohe appears in some of the traditional stories and legends. One such legend speaks of a demigod named Nohe who was renowned for his strength and prowess in combat. He was said to have battled against other powerful beings and played a role in shaping the islands themselves.
Moving beyond the Hawaiian Islands, the name Nohe has also been recorded in various historical documents from other parts of the world, albeit less frequently. In the late 19th century, there was a Nohe who was a prominent figure in the indigenous communities of Australia's Northern Territory. He was known for his knowledge of traditional customs and his efforts to preserve the cultural heritage of his people.
Another notable individual with the name Nohe was a Maori leader from New Zealand who lived in the early 20th century. He was actively involved in the preservation of Maori language and traditions, and worked to ensure that these aspects of his culture were passed down to future generations.
While the name Nohe may not be as widespread or well-known as some other given names, its historical roots and connections to various cultures and individuals demonstrate its unique and intriguing heritage.
People
Nohe + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Nohe 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
Nohe: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Nohe?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 21 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Nohe 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 16,321,635 US residents.
Is Nohe a common name?
We classify Nohe as "Very Rare". It ranks above 40.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 21 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Nohe most popular?
The single biggest year for Nohe was 1998, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Nohe is about 26 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Nohe in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 190 people with the name Nohe, or 0.06 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #39,614 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Nohe in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Nohe?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Nohe leans strongly male. 179 people counted with this name were male (96.8%), compared with 6 female bearers (3.2%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Nohe?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Nohe is Hispanic at 87.9%. The next largest groups are Black (8.4%) and White (2.1%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Nohe most often in the Census?
Hispanic is the largest reported group for people named Nohe in the 2020 Census, accounting for 87.9% (167 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Nohe in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Nohe a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Nohe in the SSA data are male. 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.
Is Nohe still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Nohe in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Nohe can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
How many Americans are named Nohe?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.