Noel: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A child born during the joyful holiday season.
Noel as a Boy Name
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #415
- Peak
- #267 in 1938
Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Noel Means
Noel is a boy name of English origin. A child born during the joyful holiday season.
How Popular Noel Is
Noel currently ranks #415 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #267 in 1938. It has held steady.
Good to Know About Noel
- Noel peaked at #267 in the U.S. in 1938.
- Noel is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
- It's a timeless classic that never goes out of style.
Noel as a Unisex Name
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #415
- Peak
- #267 in 1938
Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Noel Means
Noel is a unisex name of English origin. Born at a time of celebration and new beginnings.
How Popular Noel Is
Noel currently ranks #415 among name for any genders in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #267 in 1938. It has held steady.
Good to Know About Noel
- Noel peaked at #267 in the U.S. in 1938.
- Noel is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
- It's a timeless classic that never goes out of style.
Noël as a Boy Name
- Origin
- French
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- Outside top 1,000
- Peak
- Steady
What Noël Means
Noël is a boy name of French origin. Born at Christmas, a name of festive joy and light.
How Popular Noël Is
Noël sits outside the US top 1,000 right now, which makes it a distinctive boy name: familiar enough to say, rare enough to feel like yours.
Good to Know About Noël
- Noël is a name with French elegance and history.
- It's a timeless classic that never goes out of style.
Names Like Noel
Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Noel
English names that pair well as a brother or sister to Noel.
Questions About Noel
What does Noel mean?
Noel is a boy name of English origin. A child born during the joyful holiday season.
How popular is Noel?
Noel currently ranks #415 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #267 in 1938. It has held steady.
Where does Noel come from?
Noel comes from English roots. Noel peaked at #267 in the U.S. in 1938.
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