Girl · #16,544 in 2026

Noele

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

Current Rank

#16,544

Peak Rank

#5,188 (1986)

Total Babies

135

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1964

First Year

2013

Last Year

1986

Peak Year

#5188

Peak Rank

135

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Noele

Noele first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1964, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1986, when 14 Noeles were born — ranking #5,188 that year. As of 2026, Noele ranks #16,544 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 135 Noeles have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

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101-500

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Names that sound like Noele

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

Nowell
Noel
Noelle
Nial
Newell
Nihil
Newel
Nowel
Knawel
Mohel
Noble
Noah

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Noele

What does the name Noele mean?

Noele is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1964. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Noele in 2026?

In 2026, Noele ranks #16,544 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Noele most popular?

Noele reached its peak popularity in 1986, ranking #5,188 that year with 14 babies given the name.

Is Noele a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Noele?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Noele include Grant, Corazon, Demisha. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Noele

Noele is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1964 and has accumulated 135 births in the dataset. Noele's peak popularity came in 1986 when it ranked #5,188. Use the chart and map above to compare Noele'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.