Holding steady.
Popularity of Nole since 1968
Babies named Nole per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 7 |
| 1970s | 21 |
| 1980s | 11 |
| 1990s | 11 |
| 2000s | 71 |
| 2010s | 60 |
| 2020s | 9 |
Meaning & origin
Nole is a rare and modern given name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1968, but it has never reached the top 1000. Its peak year was 2002, and its trajectory has been stable, never gaining widespread use. The name's origin is uncertain, likely arising as a casual short form of Noel or Nolan, two more familiar names. Unlike many contemporary coinages, Nole does not show evidence of being influenced by a surname or a creative spelling; instead, it seems to function as an informal nickname that became a standalone name. Its rarity and simplicity give it a distinctive quality, appealing to parents seeking an uncommon name with a clean sound. Without any recorded top states or famous bearers, Nole remains a blank canvas, defined mainly by its phonetic brevity.
Nole likely originated as a short form or nickname for longer names such as Noel ('Christmas' in French) or Nolan ('descendant of the famous one' in Irish). Its use as an independent given name is rare and primarily modern, with first recorded usage in the late 1960s in the United States. It remains uncommon and is occasionally found as a surname.
Sibling names for Nole
Names that share Nole's style, for a brother or sister.
