Nobel
boy name#6446 in 2025Nobel entered the US charts in 1918, peaked at #2385 in 1919, ranks #6446 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1918–2025
#6446
rank today
#2385
peak (1919)
13
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3057 |
| 1920s | #4032 |
| 1930s | #3252 |
| 1980s | #7270 |
| 1990s | #8487 |
| 2000s | #10338 |
| 2010s | #7110 |
| 2020s | #8160 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Nobel are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Nobel is a kid of about 12 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Nobel in 2025?
- Nobel ranks #6446 among US boy names in 2025, with 13 babies given the name.
- When was the name Nobel most popular?
- Nobel peaked in 1919, reaching #2385 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Nobel with classmates?
- Nobel will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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