Noel is a unisex name with a modern feel, drawn from real birth records.
| Country | Births on record |
|---|---|
| United States since 1880 | 67,380 births |
| England & Wales since 1996 | 1,861 births |
| Ireland since 1964 | 8,107 births |
Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.
Babies named Noel per year — United States (1880–2025). United States peaked in 2014 (1,107/yr) · Ireland peaked in 1966 (397/yr) · England & Wales peaked in 2017 (123/yr).
Noel reached its peak in 2014, when it was the #616 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 2010s name.
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