Noelle
Noelle is a girl's name of French origin.
Meaning
Born on Christmas or Christmas season.
Origin and history
Noelle is a feminine given name derived from the French word 'Noël', meaning Christmas. It was traditionally given to children born during the Christmas season. In the United States, it has grown significantly in popularity since the late 20th century.
Popularity in the United States
44,457 babies in the United States have been named Noelle since 1880. It ranks #642 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #202.
States where it is most popular
- CA (14.8 %)
- NY (8.7 %)
- PA (5.7 %)
- TX (5.2 %)
- NJ (4.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 12 |
| 1930-1940 | 58 |
| 1940-1950 | 218 |
| 1950-1960 | 290 |
| 1960-1970 | 2,309 |
| 1970-1980 | 3,501 |
| 1980-1990 | 4,584 |
| 1990-2000 | 5,984 |
| 2000-2010 | 6,976 |
| 2010-2019 | 11,872 |
| 2020-2029 | 8,653 |
Famous people named Noelle
- Noelle Stevenson: Cartoonist, Animation Producer
- Noelle Barahona: Alpine Skier, Athlete
Nicknames
Elle, Noie, Ellie
Fun facts
- Historically, the name was bestowed upon girls born on or around Christmas Day.
- The French term Noël traces back to the Latin word 'natalis', meaning birth.