A 1890s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Noelie since 1893
Babies named Noelie per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2024, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Noelie's real moment was 1895.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 20 |
| 1900s | 37 |
| 1910s | 28 |
| 1920s | 14 |
| 1930s | 5 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 23 |
| 2010s | 35 |
| 2020s | 43 |
Meaning & origin
Noelie is a rare French feminine name meaning 'Christmas,' derived from Noël. First recorded in the United States in 1893, it peaked in popularity in 1895 and then faded, remaining uncommon for over a century. Since 2012, however, the name has been on a rising trajectory, suggesting a slow but steady revival. In 2025, it ranked 9,457 with approximately 1 in 160,727 girls given the name, reflecting its continued rarity. The name's gentle sound and festive meaning make it an understated choice with French charm, appealing to parents seeking a unique alternative to more common Christmas-related names like Noelle.
Noelie is a French feminine diminutive of Noël, itself derived from the Latin word 'natalis' meaning 'birth,' specifically the birth of Christ. The name has been in occasional use in French-speaking regions since the 19th century, often given to girls born around Christmas. It saw a modest revival in the late 20th and early 21st centuries, especially in the United States.
“Noelie” around the world
Where Noelie lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
100
babies in 2024
Quebec
49
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Noe, Ellie, Lili
Sibling names for Noelie
Names that share Noelie's style, for a brother or sister.
