Noel
boy name#478 in 2025Noel entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #266 in 1938, ranks #478 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1880–2025
#478
rank today
#266
peak (1938)
635
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #668 |
| 1890s | #529 |
| 1900s | #407 |
| 1910s | #413 |
| 1920s | #413 |
| 1930s | #305 |
| 1940s | #333 |
| 1950s | #381 |
| 1960s | #367 |
| 1970s | #344 |
| 1980s | #385 |
| 1990s | #431 |
| 2000s | #450 |
| 2010s | #403 |
| 2020s | #434 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Noel has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 41,000 people named Noel are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Noel alive today was born around 1984, making them about 41 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Noel in 2025?
- Noel ranks #478 among US boy names in 2025, with 635 babies given the name.
- When was the name Noel most popular?
- Noel peaked in 1938, reaching #266 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Noel with classmates?
- Noel will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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