Total births
695
Girls' name · since 1988
Noely
Noely has 695 recorded births since 1988 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1999 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #7045
- among girls today
- 695
- born since 1988
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 60%
- more common than other girls
695 babies have been named Noely since 1988, making it today's #7045 girls' name.
Noely has 695 recorded births among girls since 1988, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #7045 as of the latest data, more common than 60% of girls, busiest in the 2000s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1988 to 2025.
- #7045 among girls today
- 695 born since 1988
- 2000s peak decade
- 60% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Noely is currently the #7045 girls' name in America, more common than 60% of girls - 695 born since 1988, peaking in the 2000s.
- #7045
- among girls today
- 695
- born since 1988
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 60%
- more common than other girls
Noely vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#7045
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 60% of names given to girls today.
2000s
Peak decade
34% of everyone ever named Noely was born in this single decade.
1999
Single peak year
35 babies were named Noely in 1999 - its busiest year on record.
How Noely compares
695 Top 38% higher than 62% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Noely's all-time total is 82% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Noely | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 695 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 35 | 48 | 19,840 |
Noely's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Noely splits its recorded history at 2007: 51% of all births land in the more recent half, 49% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1988 (6 births) -- compare that against the 1999 peak of 35 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Noely at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1999
Current rank
#7,045
Active since
1988
Noely popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1988–2025
- Peak year (1999)
- 35
- Annual births at peak, across 38 years of records
Noely by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Noely's strongest decade.
239 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 34% of all-time use.
Noely births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 6
1980s
6 births
- 1990s
1990s
169 births
- 2000s
2000s
239 births
- 2010s
2010s
181 births
- 2020s
2020s
100 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 239 births (34% of all-time use).
How Noely 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 Noely's total volume
Noely vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Noely by state
Where Noely concentrates geographically, total births since 1988
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 143 | 20.6% |
| #2 | Texas | | 77 | 11.1% |
California share of Noely's total US births 20.6%
Even split
143 of 695 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Noely? ▼
Noely has been given to 695 babies in the U.S. since 1988, according to SSA data. Among girls, it ranks #7045 as of the latest data. 35 babies were born in 1999, its single highest year.
When was Noely most popular? ▼
Noely was most popular in the 2000s decade with 239 total births. The single peak year was 1999.
Where is Noely most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Noely are California (143 births), Texas (77 births).
How long has the name Noely been used? ▼
Records for Noely go back to 1988, giving 38 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Noely? ▼
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 Noely's data
- Noely's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (239 total births) through the 2020s (100) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Noelys (143 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 Noely
Nearby Names Like Noely
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Noely
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 Noely side by side: Noely vs Noelle Noely vs Noemi Noely vs Noel
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Names with a similar popularity rank to Noely
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, 1988–2025 (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. "Noely: #7045 Girls' Name - 695 Births, Peak 1999." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/noely. 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 Noely 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.