gender neutral
Noel
Christmas
About Noel
Picture a name that evokes warmth, celebration, and timeless charm. Noel brings festive associations without being limited to holiday contexts, making it suitable for boys born throughout the year. Its crisp, clean pronunciation—just one syllable—delivers maximum impact with minimal fuss. The name transcends cultural boundaries, recognized and appreciated across diverse communities. Whether paired with a classic surname or a more contemporary family name, Noel maintains its elegant simplicity. Consider how this name will serve your son through all life stages: from adorable toddler years through confident adolescence and into accomplished adulthood. The name requires no explanation, no spelling corrections, and no awkward clarifications. It's refined without pretension, distinctive without being peculiar. For parents who value sophistication and ease in equal measure, Noel stands as a compelling choice.
Popularity of the Name Noel
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #626 | ||||
| 1881 | #500 | ||||
| 1882 | #634 | ||||
| 1884 | #563 | ||||
| 1885 | #745 | ||||
| 1886 | #929 | ||||
| 1888 | #576 | ||||
| 1889 | #541 | ||||
| 1890 | #655 | ||||
| 1891 | #683 | ||||
| 1892 | #512 | ||||
| 1893 | #638 | ||||
| 1894 | #395 | ||||
| 1895 | #499 | ||||
| 1896 | #662 | ||||
| 1897 | #604 | ||||
| 1898 | #414 | ||||
| 1899 | #411 | ||||
| 1900 | #595 | #94 | |||
| 1901 | #501 | #90 | |||
| 1902 | #453 | #80 | |||
| 1903 | #365 | #90 | |||
| 1904 | #462 | #73 | |||
| 1905 | #320 | #72 | |||
| 1906 | #375 | #76 | |||
| 1907 | #402 | #74 | |||
| 1908 | #328 | #66 | |||
| 1909 | #352 | #67 | |||
| 1910 | #404 | #62 | |||
| 1911 | #451 | #51 | |||
| 1912 | #436 | #56 | |||
| 1913 | #371 | #55 | |||
| 1914 | #408 | #46 | |||
| 1915 | #360 | #50 | |||
| 1916 | #416 | #46 | |||
| 1917 | #409 | #43 | |||
| 1918 | #431 | #44 | |||
| 1919 | #461 | #38 | |||
| 1920 | #414 | #43 | |||
| 1921 | #457 | #41 | |||
| 1922 | #415 | #45 | |||
| 1923 | #447 | #30 | |||
| 1924 | #436 | #31 | |||
| 1925 | #426 | #23 | |||
| 1926 | #422 | #33 | |||
| 1927 | #396 | #27 | |||
| 1928 | #351 | #31 | |||
| 1929 | #370 | #32 | |||
| 1930 | #393 | #27 | |||
| 1931 | #330 | #32 | |||
| 1932 | #318 | #35 | |||
| 1933 | #299 | #33 | |||
| 1934 | #300 | #31 | |||
| 1935 | #297 | #33 | |||
| 1936 | #297 | #33 | |||
| 1937 | #281 | #30 | |||
| 1938 | #267 | #40 | |||
| 1939 | #277 | #38 | |||
| 1940 | #291 | #43 | |||
| 1941 | #320 | #37 | |||
| 1942 | #319 | #32 | |||
| 1943 | #311 | #40 | |||
| 1944 | #317 | #44 | |||
| 1945 | #336 | #43 | |||
| 1946 | #357 | #52 | |||
| 1947 | #348 | #51 | |||
| 1948 | #372 | #54 | |||
| 1949 | #365 | #51 | |||
| 1950 | #383 | #69 | |||
| 1951 | #381 | #59 | |||
| 1952 | #370 | #63 | |||
| 1953 | #376 | #60 | |||
| 1954 | #379 | #63 | |||
| 1955 | #393 | #71 | |||
| 1956 | #380 | #76 | |||
| 1957 | #401 | #80 | |||
| 1958 | #366 | #78 | |||
| 1959 | #373 | #83 | |||
| 1960 | #401 | #95 | |||
| 1961 | #380 | #99 | |||
| 1962 | #396 | #86 | |||
| 1963 | #411 | #94 | |||
| 1964 | #418 | #109 | #20 | ||
| 1965 | #399 | #123 | #21 | ||
| 1966 | #346 | #129 | #19 | ||
| 1967 | #309 | #136 | #22 | ||
| 1968 | #298 | #123 | #23 | ||
| 1969 | #312 | #157 | #23 | ||
| 1970 | #299 | #188 | #22 | ||
| 1971 | #305 | #165 | #22 | ||
| 1972 | #332 | #214 | #27 | ||
| 1973 | #348 | #234 | #23 | ||
| 1974 | #343 | #256 | #34 | ||
| 1975 | #342 | #269 | #32 | ||
| 1976 | #365 | #276 | #29 | ||
| 1977 | #370 | #266 | #39 | ||
| 1978 | #385 | #42 | |||
| 1979 | #357 | #43 | |||
| 1980 | #376 | #263 | #43 | ||
| 1981 | #367 | #48 | |||
| 1982 | #370 | #298 | #47 | ||
| 1983 | #376 | #50 | |||
| 1984 | #368 | #51 | |||
| 1985 | #407 | #273 | #48 | ||
| 1986 | #388 | #52 | |||
| 1987 | #403 | #51 | |||
| 1988 | #409 | #69 | |||
| 1989 | #390 | #61 | |||
| 1990 | #393 | #74 | |||
| 1991 | #422 | #74 | #663 | ||
| 1992 | #434 | #89 | #664 | ||
| 1993 | #443 | #84 | #498 | ||
| 1994 | #447 | #87 | #772 | ||
| 1995 | #438 | #112 | #642 | ||
| 1996 | #438 | #101 | #704 | ||
| 1997 | #423 | #514 | #113 | #731 | |
| 1998 | #454 | #664 | #148 | #638 | |
| 1999 | #421 | #651 | #154 | #506 | |
| 2000 | #406 | #842 | #145 | #538 | |
| 2001 | #422 | #599 | #152 | #556 | |
| 2002 | #449 | #657 | #151 | #555 | |
| 2003 | #483 | #751 | #167 | #607 | |
| 2004 | #454 | #573 | #175 | #761 | |
| 2005 | #442 | #520 | #220 | #734 | |
| 2006 | #446 | #466 | #185 | #871 | |
| 2007 | #440 | #637 | #222 | #716 | |
| 2008 | #468 | #592 | #228 | #779 | |
| 2009 | #491 | #521 | #254 | #755 | |
| 2010 | #478 | #512 | #283 | #657 | |
| 2011 | #456 | #535 | #241 | #651 | |
| 2012 | #417 | #440 | #295 | #735 | |
| 2013 | #383 | #439 | #290 | #730 | |
| 2014 | #356 | #378 | #277 | #687 | |
| 2015 | #376 | #380 | #291 | #883 | |
| 2016 | #381 | #420 | #280 | #785 | |
| 2017 | #386 | #382 | #348 | #673 | |
| 2018 | #405 | #377 | #276 | #669 | |
| 2019 | #395 | #471 | #233 | #718 | |
| 2020 | #417 | #529 | #325 | #654 | |
| 2021 | #398 | #550 | #334 | #690 | |
| 2022 | #425 | #534 | #238 | #779 | |
| 2023 | #451 | #460 | #344 | #791 | |
| 2024 | #434 | #602 | #402 | #759 | |
| 2025 | #478 | #613 | #409 | #812 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Noel
Names Similar to Noel
Nicknames for Noel
- No
- El
- Noly
- Nolly
Famous People Named Noel
| Noel Gallagher | English musician and songwriter |
| Noel Fielding | English comedian and actor |
| Noel Fisher | Canadian actor |
| Noel Coward | English playwright and composer |
| Noel Edmonds | English television presenter |
| Noel Redding | English rock musician - bassist for the Jimi Hendrix Experience |
| Noel Blanc | American voice actor |
| Noel Rosa | Brazilian songwriter and singer |
| Noel T. Keane | American attorney |
| Noel Haggard | American country musician |
| Noel Purcell | Irish actor |
| Noel McGrath | Irish hurler |
| Noel King | Irish football manager |
| Noel Kempff Mercado | Bolivian conservationist |
| Noel Lee | American entrepreneur and businessman |
| Noel Gourdin | American R&B singer |
| Noel Mazzone | American football coach |
| Noel Polanco | American shooting victim |
| Noel Clarke | footballer - English footballer |
Characters Named Noel
| Noel Kreiss | Character from the video game series "Final Fantasy" |
| Noel Kahn | Character from the TV show "Pretty Little Liars" |
| Noel Crane | Character from the TV show "Felicity" |
| Noel Fisher | Character from the TV show "Shameless" |
| Noel Hawthorne | Character from the TV show "The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina" |
| Noel Shemsky | Character from the novel "The Goldfinch" by Donna Tartt |
| Noel Fielding | Character from the TV show "The Mighty Boosh" |
| Noel Valmore | Character from the anime series "Black Clover" |
| Noel Vermillion | Character from the video game series "BlazBlue" |
| Noel Gugliemi | Character from the film "Training Day" |
| Noel Rojas | Character from the TV show "Prison Break" |
| Noel Cairoli | Character from the film "Ocean's Twelve" |
| Noel Simmonds | Character from the TV show "EastEnders" |
| Noel von Einsbern | Character from the visual novel "Fate/stay night" |
| Noel Winters | Character from the video game "Puyo Puyo Tetris" |
| Noel Gallagher | Character from the film "Satisfaction" |
| Noel Tovar | Character from the film "No Man's Land" |
| Noel Chandler | Character from the TV show "The Nanny" |
| Noel Clarke | character - Character from the TV show "Veronica Mars" |