166,347births recorded
23Countries
1Variants
1966Peak · Ireland
#5Hungary 2025
Noel is a boy name family recorded 166,347 times in 23 countries since 1880. It ranks highest today in Hungary (#5 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Ireland in 1966, at 656.4 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
Rank in countries that publish top lists only
All forms of Noel
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noel | French | 67,380 | 🇺🇸 United States | #478 | 2014 | ▼ 18 % |
| Noel | French | 51,870 | 🇫🇷 France | #2762 | 1951 | ▲ 26 % |
| Noel | French | 14,589 | 🇭🇺 Hungary | #5 | 2017 | – |
| Noel | French | 8,107 | 🇮🇪 Ireland | #402 | 1966 | ▼ 24 % |
| Noel | French | 7,187 | 🇸🇪 Sweden | #32 | 2010 | ▲ 18 % |
| Noel | French | 3,092 | 🇨🇭 Switzerland | #66 | 2003 | ▼ 12 % |
Questions about Noel
How popular is the name Noel?
In 2025 it ranked #5 in Hungary. Official registers record 166,347 births across 23 countries.
When was Noel most popular?
It peaked in Ireland in 1966, at 656.4 births per 100,000.
Is Noel a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Noel is a boy name.