Noel

Rank 425th Boy Name

In 2022, the name Noel was 425th most popular baby name for boys and 704th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 926 babies were named Noel in the United States. The gender distribution for "Noel" is 79.7% male and 20.3% female.

In 2022, 1 out of every 3,636 babies in the United States were named Noel. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 0.8% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Noel is around 35 to 36 years old.

The name "Noel" is well know, but not overly common.

The most common nickname for Noel is Noe.

Noel Meaning & Origin

The name Noel is of French origin and it translates to "Christmas", often evoking feelings of joy, celebration, and peace.

The name Noel is described as cheerful, serene and festive.

Pronunciation

Noel is pronounced noh-el in English. The name Noel has 4 letters and 1 or 2 syllables, depending on pronunciation.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Noel

The name Noel is commonly found in Christmas songs and carols because it also means "Christmas" in French.

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Data Source

Social Security Administration

U.S. Name Statistics provided by the Social Security Administration based on data from SSN Applications

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