Noel: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced noh-EL · 2 syllables
* (names): From Noel in the sense of Christmas; given since Middle Ages to children born at Christmastide. * (city in Missouri): Named for brothers Clark Wallace and William Jasper Noel, stockmen and owners of a sawmill. * (community of Nova Scotia, Canada): Named after its most prominent resident, Noel Doiron.
- Origin
- French
- Pronunciation
- noh-EL
- US rank (2025)
- #478
- US babies a year
- about 886 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2010
- Style
- Vintage, Classic
How popular is Noel?
Noel was the #478 name in the US in 2025, given to 792 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 2010.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #478 |
| England & Wales | #541 |
| Scotland | #391 |
| Northern Ireland | #392 |
| Ireland | #389 |
| Norway | #139 |
| Canada | #679 |
| Australia | #600 |
How old are people named Noel?
Half of US adults named Noel are older than 44; most are between 20 and 80. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Names like Noel
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
- Marcel
- Mitchell
- Joel
- Daniel
- Rafael
- Angel
- Nathaniel
- Michael
- Gabriel
- Raphael
- Abel
- Adrian
- Anthony
- Vincent
- Toby
- Padraig
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Questions about Noel
How do you pronounce Noel?
Noel is pronounced noh-EL.
How popular is the name Noel?
Noel was the #478 name in the US in 2025, given to 792 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 2010.
How old are people named Noel?
Half of US adults named Noel are older than 44. Most are between 20 and 80.