Noelle
MeaningChristmas · French
- US rank
- #202
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #202 in 2025
1,507 babies were named Noelle in the US in 2025. It has climbed 8 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1927–2025
US births per million boys, 1977–2025
Most popular states (2025)
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Noelle you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 1,067 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Noelle, 1,507 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Noelle would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryNoelle first shows up in US birth records in 1927, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 98 years since.
- Best yearNoelle is at its all-time high right now: #202 in 2025.
- Then vs nowNoelle is 2.4× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 2,558 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 1,067.
- Where it's lovedNoelle is most popular in Hawaii, where it ranks #54, followed by Delaware (#66) and Vermont (#75). It makes the top 1,000 in almost every state.
- MeaningIn French, Noelle means “Christmas”. Our records link it to French and Latin roots.
About the name Noelle
Noelle is a girl name of French and Latin origin meaning “Christmas”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with N and ending in “-lle”. US birth records list Noelle for girls from 1927 to 2025, in 96 of those 99 years. Its best year was 2025, when it ranked #202 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #202, with 1,507 babies.
Origin:French namesLatin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 3.5 | 285,714 girls |
| 1930s | 5.5 | 182,815 girls |
| 1940s | 15 | 67,751 girls |
| 1950s | 15 | 66,934 girls |
| 1960s | 134 | 7,440 girls |
| 1970s | 226 | 4,433 girls |
| 1980s | 266 | 3,757 girls |
| 1990s | 333 | 3,001 girls |
| 2000s | 378 | 2,647 girls |
| 2010s | 680 | 1,471 girls |
| 2020s | 889 | 1,124 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.2 | 810,811 boys |
| 1980s | 1.0 | 1,020,408 boys |
| 2000s | 0.5 | 1,851,852 boys |
| 2010s | 2.7 | 366,300 boys |
| 2020s | 3.3 | 299,401 boys |
Other spellings of Noelle
More French girl names
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Girl name: Evelyn · possibly desired
- Girl name: Violet · violet flower
- Girl name: Camila · temple attendant
- Girl name: Ellie · possibly light
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Unisex name: Avery · elf counsel
- Girl name: Eloise · possibly healthy, wide
Questions about the name Noelle
What does the name Noelle mean?
Noelle means “Christmas” in French.
What is the origin of the name Noelle?
Noelle has French, Latin roots in our records. Other French names include Charlotte, Evelyn, Violet.
Is Noelle a boy or girl name?
Noelle is a girl name.
How popular is the name Noelle?
Noelle ranked #202 for US girls in 2025, given to 1,507 babies. Its best year was 2025 (#202).