unisex name
Noell
noh-EL (English)
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 722
Noell is a unisex name with 2 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 88% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2022 it was given to 12 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1967, when 21 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1945.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Noell Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1940s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 12 |
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 69 |
| 1970s | 123 |
| 1980s | 150 |
| 1990s | 131 |
| 2000s | 81 |
| 2010s | 124 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 27 |
How Popular Is Noell?
In 2022, Noell was given to 12 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Noell
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Noell Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Noell over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Noell
- English noh-EL
Sibling Names for Noell
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Noell — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Noell
How popular is the name Noell?
In 2022, Noell was given to 12 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Noell a girl's or a boy's name?
Noell is used for both girls and boys. About 88% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Noell?
Noell has 2 syllables.
When was Noell most popular?
Noell peaked in 1967, when 21 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.