Total births
634
Unisex name · since 1945
Noell
Since 1945, U.S. Social Security records show 634 babies named Noell, peaking in 1967. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 634
- total births
- 1945–2022
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 24%
- born in that decade
634 girls have been named Noell since 1945, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Noell has been recorded 634 times among girls since 1945, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1980s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1945 to 2022.
- 634 total births
- 1945–2022 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 24% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
634 girls have been named Noell since 1945, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2022.
- 634
- total births
- 1945–2022
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 24%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
24% of everyone ever named Noell was born in this single decade.
1967
Single peak year
21 babies were named Noell in 1967 - its busiest year on record.
Noell's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Noell's SSA record in two at 1991 and the more recent half accounts for 44% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 56%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1945, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1967 peak of 21, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Noell at a glance
Last recorded 2022Peak year
1967
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1945
Noell popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1945–2022
- Peak year (1967)
- 21
- Annual births at peak, across 78 years of records
Noell popularity over time - boys
88 total births recorded since 1966 (Noell as boys' name)
Noell by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Noell's strongest decade.
150 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 24% of all-time use.
Noell births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s 12
1940s
12 births
- 1950s 5
1950s
5 births
- 1960s
1960s
64 births
- 1970s
1970s
112 births
- 1980s
1980s
150 births
- 1990s
1990s
126 births
- 2000s
2000s
74 births
- 2010s
2010s
76 births
- 2020s 15
2020s
15 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 150 births (24% of all-time use).
How Noell compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Noell's total volume
Noell vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Noell by state
Where Noell concentrates geographically, total births since 1945
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 5 | 0.8% |
| #2 | Illinois | | 5 | 0.8% |
California share of Noell's total US births 0.8%
Even split
5 of 634 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Noell? ▼
Noell has been given to 634 babies in the U.S. since 1945, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2022. 21 babies were born in 1967, its single highest year.
When was Noell most popular? ▼
Noell was most popular in the 1980s decade with 150 total births. The single peak year was 1967.
Where is Noell most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Noell are California (5 births), Illinois (5 births).
Is Noell a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Noell is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 634 births, and as a boy's name it has 88 births.
How long has the name Noell been used? ▼
Records for Noell go back to 1945, giving 78 years of history through 2022.
What names are similar to Noell? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Noelle, Noemi, Noel, Noelia, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Noell's data
- Noell's decade-level peak was the 1980s (150 total births); usage has since declined to 15 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Noells (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Noell
Nearby Names Like Noell
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Noell
Noelle Girl
#214 44,457 births
Noemi Girl
#586 23,180 births
Noel Girl
#1460 15,284 births
Noelia Girl
#1469 7,655 births
Noelani Girl
#1653 3,661 births
Compare Noell side by side: Noell vs Noelle Noell vs Noemi Noell vs Noel
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1945–2022 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Noell: Baby Name Since 1945 - 634 Births, Peak 1967." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/noell. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Noell draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.