How Common is the First Name Noel?
We estimate that there are 53,962 people named Noel who are currently alive and were born in the United States. Noel is the 484th most common for men, and the 880th most common overall.
How Old are People Named Noel?
The average person named Noel is 34.07 years old.
Is Noel a Popular Baby Name Right Now?
792 people named Noel were born in the U.S. in 2025. It was the 478th most popular name for boys, and the 809th most popular overall.
The popularity of Noel peaked in 1938, when it was the 266th most popular name for baby boys.
Is Noel a Boy's Name or a Girl's Name?
Noel is a unisex name, but more common for men. 74.6% of people named Noel are male, while 25.4% are female.
Facts About the Name Noel
Popularity of Noel in England
In 2020, Noel was the 541st most popular name for boys in England and Wales.