Noelle
How to say it: noh-EL · /noʊˈɛl/
Born at Christmas; French feminine form of Noel, from Latin 'natalis' (birthday/birth of Christ).
Noelle was the 215th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 1,507 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 11% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #208 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #215 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 1,507 |
| Share of births | 1 in 1,992 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +11% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #208 |
| In France, 2025 | #2,541 among girls’ names, 5 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Climbing still, Noelle found its best showing in the 2020s. It rests at its peak now and should keep rising.
What goes with it
Soft and gentle with a seasonal glow. Ellie makes a sweet short form, while Elise shares the style.
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Nicknames
- Noe
- Ellie
Honouring a Noelle in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Noelle is about 1 in 83.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French.
In France: #2,541 for girls in 2025.
Good to know
- Noelle is the feminine form of French Noel (Christmas), used as a given name
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