Holding steady.
Popularity of Noal since 1914
Babies named Noal per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1970, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Noal's real moment was 1923.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 43 |
| 1920s | 84 |
| 1930s | 61 |
| 1940s | 43 |
| 1950s | 46 |
| 1960s | 38 |
| 1970s | 63 |
| 1980s | 24 |
| 1990s | 12 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Noal is a rare given name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1914, a time when many unconventional names were being coined. It saw its peak usage in 1923, but never approached the popularity required to rank in the top 1,000. The name's trajectory has been stable and low, with no notable increase in recent decades. While its origins are uncertain, it may be a respelling of Noel or a unique modern creation. Noal has no recorded top states, reflecting its sparse and geographically scattered use. Parents who choose Noal today are selecting an obscure name with a quaint, early-20th-century feel.
Noal appears to be a rare given name, possibly a variant of Noel or a modern coinage. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1914 and saw modest use in the early 20th century, with a peak in 1923. Its etymology is unclear, and it may have been created as a distinctive twist on more common names.
Sibling names for Noal
Names that share Noal's style, for a brother or sister.
