Noel Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: Interestingly, Noel is also used as a name for Santa Claus, going by the name Pere Noel in France.

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A Deep Dive

Noel Overview

Meaning

Born on Christmas

Gender

Boy, Gender-neutral

Origin

French

Etymology

Derived from Old French “Noël,” meaning “Christmas,” which itself originates from the Latin “natalis”.

Religion

Christianity

Pronunciation

/noʊˈɛl/

Popularity

Noel is popular in many countries, including the USA, France, and the UK. In the USA, it ranked #450 for boys in 2023.

Syllable

1 syllable

Length

4 letters

Numerology

1 (Pioneering, Independent, Leading)

Name Styles

Traditional, Religious and Spiritual, Seasonal

Associated Traits

Joyful, warm, creative, charming

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

Noel signifies “Christmas” and is often associated with the holiday season.

Name Day

December 25th
A Deep Dive

Noel Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Noelle, Noelie, Noé, Noél, Noella, Noël, Noll, Noal, Noalyn, Nowell

Common Nicknames

Nelly, El, Elly, Nico, No, Nole, N-L, Noelito, Noelán, Nono

Diminutives

Nolete, Noelito, Nolly, Noey, Noellie, Nolito, Nollie, Noey, Noie, Nolly

Famous People

  • Noel Gallagher
    (British Musician)
  • Noel Fielding
    (British Comedian)
  • Noel Coward
    (British Playwright)
  • Noel Clarke
    (British Actor)
  • Noel Neill
    (American Actress)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Noel Crane
    ("Felicity," TV Series)
  • Noel Vermillion
    ("BlazBlue," Video Game)
  • "Noel"
    (Film)
  • Noel Khan
    ("Pretty Little Liars," TV Series)
  • Noel Baba
    ("Miracle on 34th Street," Film)

Places

  • Noel Town
    (Missouri, USA)
  • Noel Community
    (Virginia, USA)
  • Noel Township
    (Pennsylvania, USA)
  • Noel Town
    (Oklahoma, USA)
  • Noel Town
    (Louisiana, USA)

What Is the Meaning of Noel?

Noel means “born on Christmas day,” signifying a festive and joyous personality.

What Is the Origin of The Name Noel?

The name Noel originates from the French word “noël,” which means “Christmas.”

Noel Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Noel in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#3972021#4252022#4502023
Top 3 Rankings#2661938#2761939#2801937

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Noel

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023450
(-25 from 2022)
685
(-56 from 2022)
0.03741
2022425
(-28 from 2021)
741
(-45 from 2021)
0.03956
2021397
(+19 from 2020)
786
(+73 from 2020)
0.04195
2020416
(-21 from 2019)
713
(-78 from 2019)
0.03855
2019395
(+10 from 2018)
791
(+3 from 2018)
0.04116
2018405
(-19 from 2017)
788
(-44 from 2017)
0.04054
2017386
(-5 from 2016)
832
(-14 from 2016)
0.04204
2016381
(-6 from 2015)
846
(-16 from 2015)
0.04176
2015375
(-19 from 2014)
862
(-38 from 2014)
0.04216
2014356
(+28 from 2013)
900
(+123 from 2013)
0.04392
2013384
(+33 from 2012)
777
(+95 from 2012)
0.03845
2012417
(+39 from 2011)
682
(+95 from 2011)
0.03361
2011456
(+21 from 2010)
587
(+42 from 2010)
0.02890
2010477
(+13 from 2009)
545
(-10 from 2009)
0.02653
2009490
(-23 from 2008)
555
(-37 from 2008)
0.02617
2008467
(-27 from 2007)
592
(-43 from 2007)
0.02715
2007440
(+6 from 2006)
635
(+28 from 2006)
0.02867
2006446
(-4 from 2005)
607
(+16 from 2005)
0.02769
2005442
(+10 from 2004)
591
(+19 from 2004)
0.02778
2004452
(+31 from 2003)
572
(+58 from 2003)
0.02707
2003483
(-34 from 2002)
514
(-34 from 2002)
0.02446
2002449
(-27 from 2001)
548
(-35 from 2001)
0.02652
2001422
(-16 from 2000)
583
(-33 from 2000)
0.02819
2000406
(+13 from 1999)
616
(+54 from 1999)
0.02950
1999419
(+34 from 1998)
562
(+67 from 1998)
0.02756
1998453
(-30 from 1997)
495
(-49 from 1997)
0.02441
1997423
(+12 from 1996)
544
(+27 from 1996)
0.02723
1996435
(+2 from 1995)
517
(-4 from 1995)
0.02580
1995437
(+10 from 1994)
521
(+18 from 1994)
0.02590
1994447
(-4 from 1993)
503
(+9 from 1993)
0.02468
1993443
(-9 from 1992)
494
(-16 from 1992)
0.02392
1992434
(-12 from 1991)
510
(-26 from 1991)
0.02430
1991422
(-28 from 1990)
536
(-52 from 1990)
0.02529
1990394
(-4 from 1989)
588
(+27 from 1989)
0.02732
1989390
(+16 from 1988)
561
(+73 from 1988)
0.02677
1988406
(-3 from 1987)
488
(+25 from 1987)
0.02437
1987403
(-15 from 1986)
463
(-10 from 1986)
0.02374
1986388
(+19 from 1985)
473
(+28 from 1985)
0.02461
1985407
(-39 from 1984)
445
(-33 from 1984)
0.02312
1984368
(+8 from 1983)
478
(+16 from 1983)
0.02547
1983376
(-6 from 1982)
462
(-8 from 1982)
0.02479
1982370
(-3 from 1981)
470
(-5 from 1981)
0.02490
1981367
(+9 from 1980)
475
(+17 from 1980)
0.02550
1980376
(-19 from 1979)
458
(-36 from 1979)
0.02469
1979357
(+27 from 1978)
494
(+81 from 1978)
0.02758
1978384
(-16 from 1977)
413
(-32 from 1977)
0.02417
1977368
(-3 from 1976)
445
(+7 from 1976)
0.02603
1976365
(-24 from 1975)
438
(-63 from 1975)
0.02683
1975341
(+2 from 1974)
501
(-5 from 1974)
0.03088
1974343
(+5 from 1973)
506
(+22 from 1973)
0.03104
1973348
(-16 from 1972)
484
(-53 from 1972)
0.02999
1972332
(-28 from 1971)
537
(-106 from 1971)
0.03208
1971304
(-5 from 1970)
643
(-32 from 1970)
0.03537
1970299
(+12 from 1969)
675
(+74 from 1969)
0.03544
1969311
(-14 from 1968)
601
(-38 from 1968)
0.03286
1968297
(+12 from 1967)
639
(+68 from 1967)
0.03599
1967309
(+37 from 1966)
571
(+102 from 1966)
0.03209
1966346
(+53 from 1965)
469
(+83 from 1965)
0.02580
1965399
(+19 from 1964)
386
(+14 from 1964)
0.02037
1964418
(-7 from 1963)
372
(-13 from 1963)
0.01835
1963411
(-16 from 1962)
385
(-34 from 1962)
0.01865
1962395
(-15 from 1961)
419
(-12 from 1961)
0.01994
1961380
(+20 from 1960)
431
(+40 from 1960)
0.01998
1960400
(-28 from 1959)
391
(-57 from 1959)
0.01806
1959372
(-6 from 1958)
448
(+2 from 1958)
0.02068
1958366
(+34 from 1957)
446
(+69 from 1957)
0.02070
1957400
(-20 from 1956)
377
(-13 from 1956)
0.01722
1956380
(+14 from 1955)
390
(+52 from 1955)
0.01817
1955394
(-14 from 1954)
338
(-13 from 1954)
0.01617
1954380
(-3 from 1953)
351
(+15 from 1953)
0.01696
1953377
(-7 from 1952)
336
(-2 from 1952)
0.01678
1952370
(+12 from 1951)
338
(+21 from 1951)
0.01713
1951382
(+1 from 1950)
317
(+12 from 1950)
0.01658
1950383
(-18 from 1949)
305
(-37 from 1949)
0.01677
1949365
(+6 from 1948)
342
(+11 from 1948)
0.01898
1948371
(-23 from 1947)
331
(-51 from 1947)
0.01857
1947348
(+7 from 1946)
382
(+48 from 1946)
0.02056
1946355
(-20 from 1945)
334
(+16 from 1945)
0.02024
1945335
(-18 from 1944)
318
(-42 from 1944)
0.02319
1944317
(-6 from 1943)
360
(-37 from 1943)
0.02591
1943311
(+8 from 1942)
397
(+29 from 1942)
0.02729
1942319
No change from 1941
368
(+33 from 1941)
0.02613
1941319
(-29 from 1940)
335
(-39 from 1940)
0.02670
1940290
(-14 from 1939)
374
(-22 from 1939)
0.03153
1939276
(-10 from 1938)
396
(-29 from 1938)
0.03494
1938266
(+14 from 1937)
425
(+50 from 1937)
0.03740
1937280
(+17 from 1936)
375
(+50 from 1936)
0.03429
1936297
No change from 1935
325
(-14 from 1935)
0.03054
1935297
(+2 from 1934)
339
(+10 from 1934)
0.03169
1934299
(-2 from 1933)
329
(+11 from 1933)
0.03098
1933297
(+20 from 1932)
318
(+18 from 1932)
0.03117
1932317
(+13 from 1931)
300
(+23 from 1931)
0.02792
1931330
(+62 from 1930)
277
(+63 from 1930)
0.02589
1930392
(-23 from 1929)
214
(-27 from 1929)
0.01895
1929369
(-19 from 1928)
241
(-24 from 1928)
0.02176
1928350
(+45 from 1927)
265
(+36 from 1927)
0.02322
1927395
(+27 from 1926)
229
(+24 from 1926)
0.01971
1926422
(+4 from 1925)
205
(+7 from 1925)
0.01790
1925426
(+10 from 1924)
198
(+2 from 1924)
0.01720
1924436
(+10 from 1923)
196
(+9 from 1923)
0.01677
1923446
(-31 from 1922)
187
(-20 from 1922)
0.01652
1922415
(+42 from 1921)
207
(+26 from 1921)
0.01840
1921457
(-44 from 1920)
181
(-25 from 1920)
0.01591
1920413
(+46 from 1919)
206
(+41 from 1919)
0.01871
1919459
(-29 from 1918)
165
(-21 from 1918)
0.01625
1918430
(-22 from 1917)
186
(-6 from 1917)
0.01774
1917408
(+6 from 1916)
192
(+11 from 1916)
0.02001
1916414
(-54 from 1915)
181
(-42 from 1915)
0.01960
1915360
(+48 from 1914)
223
(+87 from 1914)
0.02531
1914408
(-38 from 1913)
136
(+8 from 1913)
0.01990
1913370
(+64 from 1912)
128
(+48 from 1912)
0.02387
1912434
(+12 from 1911)
80
(+37 from 1911)
0.01772
1911446
(-50 from 1910)
43
(-1 from 1910)
0.01781
1910396
(-48 from 1909)
44
(-1 from 1909)
0.02110
1909348
(-22 from 1908)
45
(-2 from 1908)
0.02544
1908326
(+70 from 1907)
47
(+15 from 1907)
0.02825
1907396
(-33 from 1906)
32
(-1 from 1906)
0.02018
1906363
(-44 from 1905)
33
(-6 from 1905)
0.02291
1905319
(+133 from 1904)
39
(+17 from 1904)
0.02723
1904452
(-92 from 1903)
22
(-6 from 1903)
0.01588
1903360
(+80 from 1902)
28
(+6 from 1902)
0.02165
1902440
(+47 from 1901)
22
(+6 from 1901)
0.01657
1901487
(+91 from 1900)
16
(-2 from 1900)
0.01384
1900578
(-176 from 1899)
18
(-3 from 1899)
0.01110
1899402
(+7 from 1898)
21
(-2 from 1898)
0.01823
1898409
(+175 from 1897)
23
(+10 from 1897)
0.01741
1897584
(+57 from 1896)
13
(+1 from 1896)
0.01066
1896641
(-150 from 1895)
12
(-5 from 1895)
0.00930
1895491
(-104 from 1894)
17
(-6 from 1894)
0.01342
1894387
(+228 from 1893)
23
(+12 from 1893)
0.01842
1893615
(-118 from 1892)
11
(-5 from 1892)
0.00909
1892497
(+138 from 1891)
16
(+7 from 1891)
0.01217
1891635
(-6 from 1890)
9
(-1 from 1890)
0.00824
1890629
(-104 from 1889)
10
(-3 from 1889)
0.00835
1889525
(+29 from 1888)
13
No change from 1888
0.01092
1888554
(+367 from 1887)
13
(+8 from 1887)
0.01001
1887921
(-76 from 1886)
5
(-1 from 1886)
0.00457
1886845
(-145 from 1885)
6
(-2 from 1885)
0.00504
1885700
(-153 from 1884)
8
(-4 from 1884)
0.00690
1884547
(+345 from 1883)
12
(+7 from 1883)
0.00978
1883892
(-281 from 1882)
5
(-5 from 1882)
0.00445
1882611
(-124 from 1881)
10
(-3 from 1881)
0.00819
1881487
(+113 from 1880)
13
(+3 from 1880)
0.01201
1880600
First SSA data recorded
10
First SSA data recorded
0.00845

American States Popularity Rankings for Noel

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#2352021#2722022#2912023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#2682021#2432022#2812023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#3772021#4182022#4302023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#2152021#3542022#3622023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#4022021#3452022#4932023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#3702021#3632022#4462023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#5072021#6552022#8942023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#9612020#9702021#8782023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#9002020#9832021#9172023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#4672021#5932022#3672023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#3032021#2752022#2772023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#5062021#6772022#4642023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#8192021#10492022#5592023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#5702021#3512022#5922023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#5682021#9282022#6892023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#4472021#4042022#5692023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#9522016#9482019#9402020

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#3522021#3032022#4132023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#4662021#5852022#4162023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#8802020#7782021#9102022

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#3882018#6492019#6872021

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#6752021#5592022#7572023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#5372021#5022022#3952023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#4712015#6092019#5322022

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#8042020#7222021#6012022

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#4311990#6142006#7222020

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#4511975#4921994#5712001

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#5582021#6322022#4142023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#6552021#7582022#8622023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#3552020#5862021#5822023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#4932004#6062013#6392022

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#3602019#2162021#4002022

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#4342020#5522021#4022023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#3282021#3302022#2802023

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#3861947#2781950#3341952

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#2551993#2812000#3072007

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#6002021#7072022#4462023

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#2832015#2632018#2582019

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#7442017#7402022#7252023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#2251968#2501974#4472011

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#2222018#2082022#1912023

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#1991931#1511940#1721942

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#1761936#1911939#1951941

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#1631936#1051937#1931942

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#1391940#1571944#1871949

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#1881938#1991968#1891972

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#1351968

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#1171923

Popularity Rankings for Noel in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Hungary

Hungary flagHungary#62021#62022#82023

Popularity in Finland

Finland flagFinland#82021#112022#112023

Popularity in Slovakia

Slovakia flagSlovakia#442021#272022#262023

Popularity in Sweden

Sweden flagSweden#372022#8752022#382023#9232023

Popularity in Croatia

Croatia flagCroatia#392021#412022#382023

Popularity in Austria

Austria flagAustria#732020#772021#662022

Popularity in Switzerland

Switzerland flagSwitzerland#692020#912021#872022

Popularity in Australia (NSW)

Australia (NSW) flagAustralia (NSW)#751962#971963#911964

Popularity in Other American Territories

American Samoa flag American Samoa
Guam flag Guam
Northern Mariana Islands flag Northern Mariana Islands
U.S. Virgin Islands flag U.S. Virgin Islands

Other American Territories flagOther American Territories#872012

Popularity in Germany

Germany flagGermany#1172021#1022022#932023

Popularity in Norway

Norway flagNorway#1592021#1422022#1462023

Popularity in Poland

Poland flagPoland#2112021#2412022#2222023

Popularity in Iceland

Iceland flagIceland#2292021

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#3362021#2392022#3432023

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#2541980#2931982#2801985

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#2752018#4642019#3902020

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#3122019#3922020#4142022

Popularity in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico flagPuerto Rico#4572013#4912014#3682017

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#4722019#5412020#5202021

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#5972020#6592021#6602022

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#6651998#7422003#9702018

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Noel a Name for Boys or Girls?

Traditionally, Noel has been used as a boy’s name, especially in French-speaking countries.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Noel

Noel in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Noel Gallagher (Musician, 1967): English singer, songwriter, and guitarist, best known as the lead guitarist of the rock band Oasis.
  • Noel Fielding (Comedian, 1973): British comedian, artist, and actor known for his work on "The Mighty Boosh" and as a host on "The Great British Bake Off."
  • Noel Coward (Playwright, 1899–1973): English playwright, composer, and actor known for his wit and flamboyance.
  • Noel Clarke (Actor, 1975): English actor, screenwriter, and director known for his role in "Doctor Who" and the "Kidulthood" trilogy.
  • Noel Neill (Actress, 1920–2016): American actress best known for portraying Lois Lane in the 1950s "Superman" television series.
  • Noel Crane ("Felicity," 1998 TV Series): A character who is one of Felicity's closest friends and love interests in the popular drama series.
  • Noel Vermillion ("BlazBlue," 2008 Video Game): A key character in this fighting game series, known for her dual wielding of guns and mysterious past.
  • Noel ("Noel," 2004 Film): A Christmas-themed drama featuring interwoven stories of people experiencing a transformative holiday season.
  • Noel Khan ("Pretty Little Liars," 2010 TV Series): A recurring character in this teen mystery drama, often involved in the show's central conspiracies.
  • Noel Baba ("Miracle on 34th Street," 1947 Film): The Turkish name for Santa Claus, who is a central figure in this classic Christmas movie.
  • Noel Town (Missouri, USA): Referred to by some as the "Christmas City in the Ozarks," this town is nestled in the southwesternmost corner of Missouri. The town's post office receives a heavy load of letters around the holidays and used to broadcast the “Noel Story” on the radio during the holidays .
  • Noel Community (Virginia, USA): A small community in Virginia with a quaint and serene atmosphere, known for its picturesque landscapes and close-knit community .
  • Noel Township (Pennsylvania, USA): Located in Pennsylvania, this place offers a blend of rural charm and historical significance .
  • Noel Town (Oklahoma, USA): A town in Oklahoma that combines the rustic feel of the countryside with modern amenities, making it a pleasant place to live and visit .
  • Noel Town (Louisiana, USA): This Louisiana town is characterized by its southern charm and vibrant local culture, offering a welcoming environment to both residents and visitors .