Nobel Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationNOH-bel / /ˈnoʊ.bəl/Latin; Swedish
Meaning
Latin: 'noble'; Swedish: 'noble, distinguished'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Nobel is derived from the Latin word 'nobilis', meaning noble or distinguished. It is most commonly associated with Alfred Nobel, the inventor of dynamite and founder of the Nobel Prizes. The name has gained prominence due to its association with achievements in various fields, particularly in science and literature. In Sweden, the name is recognized for its cultural significance linked to the Nobel Prize.
Trend Summary
The name Nobel has seen limited use in the United States and remains relatively uncommon.
Similar Names
Variants
- Nob
- Noble
International Variants
- Nobél (Spanish)
- Nobel (Swedish)
Famous people named Nobel
Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai is a Pakistani activist for female education and the youngest-ever Nobel Prize winner.
Nobel laureate Bob Dylan is an American singer-songwriter recognized for his contributions to music and culture.
Nobel laureate Marie Curie was a Polish-born physicist and chemist who conducted pioneering research on radioactivity.
Fictional characters named Nobel
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Nobel was first seen in the United States in 1918. Nobel has ranked as high as #1349 nationally, which occurred in 2021, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Nobel has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Nobel
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1918 | 6 |
| 1919 | 12 |
| 1920 | 6 |
| 1921 | 5 |
| 1929 | 5 |
| 1935 | 6 |
| 1988 | 5 |
| 1993 | 5 |
| 1994 | 7 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 1997 | 5 |
| 2000 | 5 |
| 2002 | 6 |
| 2003 | 8 |
| 2004 | 5 |
| 2005 | 5 |
| 2006 | 5 |
| 2008 | 5 |
| 2009 | 10 |
| 2011 | 9 |
| 2012 | 12 |
| 2013 | 11 |
| 2014 | 9 |
| 2015 | 11 |
| 2016 | 10 |
| 2017 | 13 |
| 2018 | 13 |
| 2019 | 12 |
| 2020 | 11 |
| 2021 | 14 |
| 2022 | 6 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2024 | 10 |