Novel
boy nameNovel entered the US charts in 1923, peaked at #3066 in 1951, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1923–2025
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rank today
#3066
peak (1951)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #3750 |
| 1930s | #3361 |
| 1940s | #3538 |
| 1950s | #3066 |
| 1970s | #4634 |
| 2010s | #12108 |
| 2020s | #11477 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Novel are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Novel alive today was born around 1951, making them about 74 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Novel in 2025?
- Novel is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Novel most popular?
- Novel peaked in 1951, reaching #3066 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Novel with classmates?
- Novel will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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