Noire
Meaningblack · French
- US rank
- #14,942
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #9,056 in 2022
5 babies were named Noire in the US in 2025. It has dropped 5,396 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 2014–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Noire you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 322,581 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Noire, 5 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Noire would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryNoire first shows up in US birth records in 2014, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
- Best yearIts best year was 2022, when it reached #9,056.
- New on the sceneNoire wasn't given to enough babies to be counted in 2000. It only took off after 2014.
- TrendNoire has slipped 5,396 places over the last five years and now sits at #14,942. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn French, Noire means “black”.
About the name Noire
Noire is a girl name of French origin meaning “black”. It has 5 letters and 1 syllable, starting with N and ending in “-ire”. US birth records list Noire for girls from 2014 to 2025, in 6 of those 12 years. Its best year was 2022, when it ranked #9,056 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #14,942, with 5 babies.
Origin:French names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1.3 | 759,494 girls |
| 2020s | 3.3 | 304,569 girls |
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 Noire
What does the name Noire mean?
Noire means “black” in French.
What is the origin of the name Noire?
Noire has French roots in our records. Other French names include Charlotte, Evelyn, Violet.
Is Noire a boy or girl name?
Noire is a girl name.
How popular is the name Noire?
Noire ranked #14,942 for US girls in 2025, given to 5 babies. Its best year was 2022 (#9,056).