The nameNoelle
Noelle is a girl's name of French origin meaning "Christmas". It is often given to girls born in December.
- Girl's name
- French
Meaning
Noelle comes from the French Noël, "Christmas", from the Latin natalis dies, "day of birth".
Origin
French. Noëlle is the feminine of Noël.
History
Noelle is in the American top 220. It is more common in the United States than in France.
Famous people named Noelle
- Noelle Stevenson, cartoonist
- Noëlle Cordier, singer
- Noelle Pikus-Pace, skeleton racer
Popularity of the name Noelle
Noelle in the United States
Noelle was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 11,921 births over the decade, 28% of all recorded babies named Noelle. Its rise began around 1964, and it peaked in 2021. Half of all babies named Noelle in the United States were born before 2006, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 1,432 births a year.
Noelle in the United Kingdom
Noelle was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2020s, with 287 births over the decade, 51% of all recorded babies named Noelle. Its rise began around 2006, and it peaked in 2023. Half of all babies named Noelle in the United Kingdom were born before 2020, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 51 births a year on average, against 34 in the five years before.
Noelle in Ireland
Noelle in France
Noelle in Switzerland
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Noelle
Names from the same generation as Noelle, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Noelle mean?
Noelle comes from the French Noël, "Christmas", from the Latin natalis dies, "day of birth".
What is the origin of the name Noelle?
French. Noëlle is the feminine of Noël.
Is Noelle a girl's or a boy's name?
Noelle is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Noelle?
In 2024, Noelle was the 215th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 1,433 births.
What are the variants of the name Noelle?
Variants and related names of Noelle include Noel.
What are good sibling names for Noelle?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Genevieve, Lena, Jane and Cecilia for a sister, Walter, Orion, Warren and Felix for a brother.
Who are famous people named Noelle?
Noelle Stevenson, cartoonist; Noëlle Cordier, singer; Noelle Pikus-Pace, skeleton racer.