Noble
Noble is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Aristocratic, honorable, or distinguished in character.
Origin and history
Noble is an English word name derived from the Latin 'nobilis', meaning well-known or high-born. Historically used as both a surname and a given name in the United States, it enjoyed moderate usage in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. In recent years, it has seen a modest revival alongside other virtue names.
Popularity in the United States
9,775 babies in the United States have been named Noble since 1880. It ranks #1213 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1133.
States where it is most popular
- TX (20.9 %)
- IN (10.1 %)
- KY (8.4 %)
- CA (7.3 %)
- IL (6.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 164 |
| 1890-1900 | 247 |
| 1900-1910 | 296 |
| 1910-1920 | 1,193 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,484 |
| 1930-1940 | 891 |
| 1940-1950 | 744 |
| 1950-1960 | 542 |
| 1960-1970 | 369 |
| 1970-1980 | 287 |
| 1980-1990 | 237 |
| 1990-2000 | 393 |
| 2000-2010 | 678 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,351 |
| 2020-2029 | 899 |
Famous people named Noble
- Noble Sissle: composer, lyricist
Fun facts
- The English word traces back to the Latin 'nobilis', which originally meant 'knowable' or 'well-known'.
- Noble was consistently present in the US top 1000 names for boys from the late 1800s through the mid-20th century.