Noelle

Noelle is a girl's name of French 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 1,433 girls in the United States.

Noelle at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
French
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/ˈnəʊəl/

About the name Noelle

Noelle belongs to the French 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, Noelle first appears in Social Security records in 1927. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #202 in 2021, and in 2024 1,433 babies received the name — 42,931 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Noelle in US records

First recorded (US)
1927
Best US rank
#202 in 2021
Peak year
2021
Babies named Noelle in 2024
1,433
Total since 1880
42,931

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Noelle mean?

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

Is Noelle a boy or girl name?

Noelle is a girl name. In 2024, 1,433 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Noelle?

Noelle comes from the French tradition.

How popular is the name Noelle?

Noelle first appears in US records in 1927. Its best-ever ranking was #202 in 2021, and 1,433 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Noelle?

Noelle is pronounced /ˈnəʊəl/ (IPA).

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