Nojus
A masculine Lithuanian name derived from the word "noji", meaning "to fade away".
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Nojus. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Nojus today is around 20 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Nojus births was 2005 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Nojus. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Nojus with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Nojus. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
2005
5 babies that year
Average age
20
years old
2006 SSA rank
#13,452
Tracked since 2005
Popularity
Nojus: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Nojus 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 Nojus during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 10 | 0 | 10 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Nojus
Nojus is a Lithuanian given name that has its origins in the ancient Baltic languages. The name is derived from the Proto-Baltic word "naujas," meaning "new" or "young." This suggests that the name may have been given to newborns or young children in the past.
In Lithuanian mythology, there are no direct references to the name Nojus, but it may have been influenced by the pagan beliefs and traditions of the Baltic people. The name's connection to the concept of "newness" or "youth" could also be linked to the cyclical nature of life and the importance of renewal in Baltic folklore.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Nojus can be traced back to the 16th century in Lithuania. During this time, the country was part of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, and the name may have been used by both Lithuanian and Polish families.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Nojus. One of the earliest recorded was Nojus Fëlicijanas Krupavičius (1564-1629), a Lithuanian nobleman and writer who authored works on philosophy and theology.
Another notable Nojus was Nojus Račkauskas (1810-1873), a Lithuanian priest and author who published books on religious education and spiritual guidance. His works were widely read in Lithuania during the 19th century.
In the 20th century, Nojus Pakalniškis (1906-1996) was a prominent Lithuanian sculptor known for his monumental public works and his contributions to the development of modern Lithuanian art.
Nojus Siaurusaitis (1920-2004) was a Lithuanian-American artist and educator who taught at various universities in the United States. He was recognized for his abstract expressionist paintings and his influential role in promoting Lithuanian art abroad.
More recently, Nojus Kriščiūnas (born 1953) is a Lithuanian politician and former member of the Seimas (Lithuanian Parliament). He has played an active role in the country's political landscape since the restoration of independence in the 1990s.
People
Nojus + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Nojus 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
Nojus: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Nojus?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Nojus 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 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Nojus a common name?
We classify Nojus as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Nojus most popular?
The single biggest year for Nojus was 2005, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Nojus is about 20 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
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 Nojus in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Nojus a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Nojus 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 Nojus still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Nojus 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 Nojus 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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Nojus?
See how many Americans are named Nojus on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.