Boy · #7,725 in 2026

Nobel

Name: Popularity of the name Nobel in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Nobel, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#7,725

Peak Rank

#6,024 (2021)

Total Babies

262

5-Yr Trend

-44%

1918

First Year

2024

Last Year

2021

Peak Year

#6024

Peak Rank

262

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Nobel

Nobel first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1918, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2021, when 14 Nobels were born — ranking #6,024 that year. As of 2026, Nobel ranks #7,725 for baby boys with 10 births, falling sharply (-44%). In total, more than 262 Nobels have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Nobel

Phonetically similar names — useful when Nobel is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Noble
Knoebel
Knobel
Nibble
Nubile
Nubble
Nobble
Nobile
Nebel
Nopal
Nabel
Nabal

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Nobel

What does the name Nobel mean?

Nobel is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1918. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Nobel in 2026?

In 2026, Nobel ranks #7,725 among boys' names in the U.S., with 10 babies given the name that year.

When was Nobel most popular?

Nobel reached its peak popularity in 2021, ranking #6,024 that year with 14 babies given the name.

Is Nobel a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Nobel is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Nobel?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Nobel include Bran, Dierre, Clayson. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Nobel

Nobel is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1918 and has accumulated 262 births in the dataset. Nobel's peak popularity came in 2021 when it ranked #6,024. Use the chart and map above to compare Nobel's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.