Noel
Noel is a distinctive choice, ranked #593 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Noel in their class.
About the Name Noel
Noel is gradually declining in popularity, having dropped 26 places over five years. Its high point was #372 in 2015, and it now sits at #567. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Noel is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Noel in their class.
In the US it ranks even higher at #434, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
⭐ Famous People Named Noel
- Noel Harrison — Noel John Christopher Harrison was an English actor and singer.
- Walter Noel — Walter Noel is a Canadian politician.
- Noel Godfrey Chavasse — Captain Noel Godfrey Chavasse, was an English medical doctor, Olympic athlete, and British Army officer from the Chavasse family.
Biographical summaries are shortened from Wikipedia and are used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence; those summaries remain available under that same licence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Noel
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Noel
Almost certainly the only Noel in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2025)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2025)
Rank · SSA official data
✨ Similar names to Noel
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Check another name
Enter any baby name to get UK and US popularity data, classroom predictions and trend charts.
🔮 Try the Name Checker 📚 Browse All NamesAbout the Name Noel
Famous People Named Noel
Notable people who share this name, from history to the present day. See full list on Wikipedia