Rising since 1985, #202 for girls today.
Popularity of Noelle since 1927
Babies named Noelle per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 12 |
| 1930s | 58 |
| 1940s | 218 |
| 1950s | 290 |
| 1960s | 2,309 |
| 1970s | 3,501 |
| 1980s | 4,584 |
| 1990s | 5,984 |
| 2000s | 6,976 |
| 2010s | 11,872 |
| 2020s | 8,653 |
Meaning & origin
Noelle, the feminine form of Noël, has been in use since at least 1927, when it first appeared in U.S. records. It has seen a steady rise in popularity, especially since 1985, and reached its peak rank so far in 2025 at 202nd most popular. About one in every 1,067 girls born today receives the name. Noelle is particularly favored in Vermont, Hawaii, and Delaware. Its strong association with Christmas gives it a distinctive, seasonal appeal, making it a name that feels both classic and fresh. The name has also been modernized through variants like Noelle without the diaeresis, which is now the standard spelling in the U.S.
Noelle is the feminine form of Noël, derived from the Latin 'natalis' meaning 'birth' and referring to the birth of Christ. The name has been used in France since the Middle Ages, typically given to girls born on Christmas Day. It gained popularity in English-speaking countries in the 20th century.
Where Noelle is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Noelle” around the world
Where Noelle lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
Ireland
5
babies in 2025
Sources: CSO Ireland (Ireland).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Noe, Elle, Nell, Nelly
Sibling names for Noelle
Names that share Noelle's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Claire, Grace, Faith, Joy, Hope, Alize, Arielle, Chanelle, Chantal, Gisell, Gisselle, Joelle, Nicolle, Richelle, Abrielle, December, Gizelle, Janelly, Jeanelle, Jiselle, Marielle, Mechelle, Michaelle, Naomy, October, Rochell, Tennille, Trinitee, Ariell, Aryelle, Charnelle, Christelle, Cristel, Darielle, Darrielle, Elexia, Erielle, Ginelle, Griselle, Jaselle, Joyelle, Laylanie, Liliane, Lorielle, Micole, Mishelle, Noely, Nyelle, Raelle, Raquelle, Rayelle, Renelle, Richele, Rochele, Tenille, Zoelle, Aerielle, Aireal, Anjelique, Arrielle, Audrielle, Aurielle, Avrielle, Azrielle, Camielle, Chandelle, Chenille, Christell, Correna, Dannelle, Dayanne, Desere, Desree, Gabrelle, Geselle, Ilyse, Jayelle, Jizelle, Joselle, Karielle, Kristelle, Kyrielle, Leannah, Lenay, Livier, Lunabelle, Michalle, Mishell, Moselle, Myelle, Mylene, Nelsy, Nyomie, Raynelle, Zarielle, Mielle, Monai, Zurielle, Adaleen, Ahnesti, Analysse, Angellee, Arnelle, Camelle, Cassandr, Chandel, Chanele, Channelle, Charmelle, Christmas, Darchelle, Ellesse, Gavrielle, Gizzelle, Gracelee, Jisele, Joyel, Juelle, Laurielle, Lichelle, Meleane, Naelle, Nielle, Nikelle, Norelle, Pavielle, Racquelle, Rainelle, Richell, Rielle, Royelle, Shevelle, Yiselle, Zyrielle
Brothers: Joseph, Nicholas, Paul, Luke, Daniel, Deacon, Martell, Rayvon, Aniel, Domenique, Joniel, Josyah, Miciah, Noal, Paschal, Romelle, Tramell, Daviel, Imir, Jorel, Levelle, Montrail, Wake, Kreig, Adriell, Cavion, Demere, Edriel, Emmanuell, Javelle, Labaron, Lason, Roniel, Yojan
Names like Noelle
Names whose popularity has moved with Noelle's over the last 50 years.
