Nowell
boy nameNowell entered the US charts in 1927, peaked at #2861 in 1969, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1927–2025
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rank today
#2861
peak (1969)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #4210 |
| 1940s | #3430 |
| 1950s | #3562 |
| 1960s | #3637 |
| 1970s | #4889 |
| 1980s | #6563 |
| 1990s | #6982 |
| 2000s | #10312 |
| 2010s | #10915 |
| 2020s | #12330 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Nowell are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Nowell alive today was born around 1975, making them about 50 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Nowell in 2025?
- Nowell is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Nowell most popular?
- Nowell peaked in 1969, reaching #2861 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Nowell with classmates?
- Nowell will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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