Holding steady, #13,208 for girls today.
Popularity of Novelle since 1912
Babies named Novelle per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2012, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Novelle's real moment was 1912.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 36 |
| 1920s | 43 |
| 1930s | 12 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 6 |
| 2010s | 43 |
| 2020s | 25 |
Meaning & origin
Novelle is an exceedingly rare name in the United States, first recorded in 1912, which remains its peak year to date. Despite being over a century old, it has never gained widespread traction and is currently given to roughly 1 in 267,878 babies as of 2025, ranking 13,208th. The name's trajectory is stable, showing no significant resurgence in recent decades. Its etymological roots are uncertain, likely a modern English coinage blending the word 'novel' with a feminine suffix, making it a unique choice for parents seeking a distinctive name with literary undertones.
Novelle appears to be a modern coinage, likely derived from the English word 'novel' meaning new or a work of fiction, combined with the feminine suffix -elle. It may also be an elaboration of the Italian word 'novella' (short story). The name has seen very rare usage in the United States since the early 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Novvie, Elle
Variants: Novella
Sibling names for Novelle
Names that share Novelle's style, for a brother or sister.
