boy's name
Nuel
NOO-el
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 4
- Births on record 91
Nuel is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1938 it was given to 5 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 1926, when 9 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1916.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Nuel Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1930s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 22 |
| 1920s | 45 |
| 1930s | 21 |
How Popular Is Nuel?
In 1938, Nuel was given to 5 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.
Where Nuel Is Used
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 Nuel
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Nuel Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Nuel over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Nuel
- Pronunciation NOO-el
Sibling Names for Nuel
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Nuel — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Nuel
How popular is the name Nuel?
In 1938, Nuel was given to 5 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 Nuel a girl's or a boy's name?
Nuel is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Nuel?
Nuel has 2 syllables.
When was Nuel most popular?
Nuel peaked in 1926, when 9 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.