Noelle Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationnoh-EL / /noʊˈɛl/French; Latin
Meaning
French: Christmas; Latin: born on Christmas
Historical & Cultural Background
Noelle is derived from the French word 'Noël,' meaning Christmas. Traditionally, it is used as a feminine name, but it has been adopted for boys in recent years. The name is often associated with the Christmas season and carries connotations of joy and celebration. Its use for boys is less common but reflects a trend of gender-neutral naming.
Trend Summary
Noelle has seen a gradual increase in usage for boys in recent years.
Similar Names
Variants
- Noel
- Noëlle
International Variants
- Noé (French)
- Noel (Spanish)
- Noël (French)
Famous people named Noelle
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Noelle was first seen in the United States in 1977. Noelle has ranked as high as #1376 nationally, which occurred in 2017, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Noelle has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Noelle
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1977 | 6 |
| 1981 | 8 |
| 1984 | 5 |
| 1989 | 5 |
| 2003 | 5 |
| 2006 | 6 |
| 2012 | 7 |
| 2014 | 8 |
| 2015 | 8 |
| 2016 | 7 |
| 2017 | 10 |
| 2018 | 6 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2020 | 9 |
| 2021 | 7 |
| 2022 | 6 |
| 2024 | 7 |