boy name
Noel
Gender
Boy
Popularity
#478 · U.S. boys (2025)
Popularity of Noel in the US, 1880–2025
Noel first appears in US records in 1880. It peaked in 2014, when 901 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 635.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Noel popular?
Steady Noel has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2014.
| 2020s | 4,296 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 7,613 | |
| 2000s | 5,814 | |
| 1990s | 5,271 | |
| 1980s | 4,773 | |
| 1970s | 5,135 | |
| 1960s | 4,664 | |
| 1950s | 3,646 | |
| 1940s | 3,541 | |
| 1930s | 3,298 | |
| 1920s | 2,115 | |
| 1910s | 1,378 | |
| 1900s | 302 | |
| 1890s | 155 | |
| 1880s | 95 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Noel a boy or a girl name?
Noel is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Noel a popular name right now?
Noel has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2014.
How popular is the name Noel?
In 2025, Noel ranked #478 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Noel most popular?
Noel was most popular in 2014, when about 901 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.