Noble

Noble is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 162 boys in the United States.

Noble at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Noble

Noble belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Noble first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #312 in 1901, and in 2024 162 babies received the name — 9,627 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Noble in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#312 in 1901
Peak year
1920
Babies named Noble in 2024
162
Total since 1880
9,627

Noble in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2009
Best rank
#2613 in 2011
Babies named Noble in 2025
3
Total since 1996
29

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Noble mean?

The meaning of Noble is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Noble a boy or girl name?

Noble is a boy name. In 2024, 162 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Noble?

Noble comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Noble?

Noble first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #312 in 1901, and 162 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].