girl's name
Noeleen
NOH-uh-leen (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 902
Noeleen is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1996 it was given to 6 babies in Ireland, ranking #393. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for Ireland.
- Peaked in Ireland in 1965, when 70 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in Ireland.
- First appears in birth records in 1964.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Noeleen Over Time
Births per decade in Ireland, 1960s to 1990s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 333 |
| 1970s | 357 |
| 1980s | 179 |
| 1990s | 33 |
How Popular Is Noeleen?
In 1996, Noeleen was given to 6 babies in Ireland, ranking #393 that year. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for Ireland.
Irish figures withhold any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. The Central Statistics Office began recording the síneadh fada in 2018, so accented and unaccented spellings are counted separately from that year on. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Noeleen
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Noeleen Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Noeleen over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Noeleen
- English NOH-uh-leen
Sibling Names for Noeleen
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Noeleen — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Noeleen
Is Noeleen a girl's or a boy's name?
Noeleen is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Noeleen?
Noeleen has 3 syllables.
When was Noeleen most popular?
Noeleen peaked in 1965, when 70 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.