Enoch

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Enoch

Gender: Masculine
Language: English
Etymology:
Enoch comes from a Hebrew name meaning “Consecrated to God.”

History:
Enoch, a Biblical name, was used occasionally by 17th century English Puritans, but has never become common.

Pronunciation: ee-nock.

Alternates: Enoc.
Danish: Enok.

Famous Bearers:
Miscellaneous:
Enoch Pratt (1808-1896)
American capitalist.

Political Figures:
Enoch Herbert Crowder (1859-1932)
American military administrator.
Enoch Powell (1912-1998)
British politician.

Religious Figures:
Enoch (Biblical)
The highly devout son of Jared and father of Methuselah.

Popularity:
Percentage from the 1990 U.S. Census:
0.005 % named Enoch

Popularity of Enoch:
Popularity (for newborns):
In the United States...
1850: 198th most popular.
1875: 258th most popular.
1900-1910: 545th most popular.
1910-1920: 589th most popular.
1920-1930: 602nd most popular.
1930-1940: 690th most popular.
1940-1950: 997th most popular.
1950-1960: 943rd most popular.
1960-2000: N/A