Noel is a distinctive choice, ranked #567 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Noel in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#567
US Rank #434
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 distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it ranks even higher at #434, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Noel
Unlikely. With around 67 UK babies named Noel per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Noel in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Noel has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 26 places in the last five years. Its peak was #372 in 2015. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.
Noel is more popular in the US (#434) than in the UK (#567). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Noel include: 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.; Noel Fisher — Noel Roeim Fisher is a Canadian actor..
Noel appears in the US top 500 at #434 in 2024 — moderately popular in America, though less so than in the UK.
67
UK babies named Noel (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↓ 26 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Noel
Likely around 1 other Noel in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
✨ Similar names to Noel
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Walter Noel is a Canadian politician. He was first elected to Newfoundland's House of Assembly as the Member of the House of Assembly (MHA) for Pleasantville in 1989, and re-elected in 1993.
Captain Noel Godfrey Chavasse, was an English medical doctor, Olympic athlete, and British Army officer from the Chavasse family. He is one of three people to be awarded a Victoria Cross twice, the others being Arthur Martin-Leake and Charles Upham.
Noel Roeim Fisher is a Canadian actor. He is known for his portrayal of Mickey Milkovich on the Showtime series Shameless, as well as his portrayal of Cael Malloy on the FX series The Riches.