Enos

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Enos

Gender: Masculine
Language: English
Etymology:
Enos comes from a Hebrew name meaning possibly “Mortal Man,” or “Sick,” or “Despaired of,” or “Forgetful.”

History:
Enos, the name of an minor Biblical character, was revived by 17th century English Puritans.

Pronunciation: ee-noss.

Famous Bearers:
Religious Figures:
Enos (Biblical)
A son of Seth.

Scientists:
Enos Abijah Mills (1870-1922)
American naturalist.

Popularity:
Percentage from the 1990 U.S. Census:
less than 0.004 % named Enos

Popularity of Enos:
Popularity (for newborns):
In the United States...
1900-1910: 795th most popular.
1910-1920: 973rd most popular.
1920-1930: 821st most popular.
1930-2000: N/A