How Many People Are Named Noell?
Complete statistics for the name Noell: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Noell is a very rare female name, with only 695 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 474,613 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1967 with 21 births, but its current trend shows a slow decline.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 22 is often associated with leadership and vision, suggesting Noell's bearers might be natural leaders with a strong sense of purpose.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 35All 722 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1967Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Noell Through the Generations
Noell has seen a steady presence through the decades, though its popularity has been modest. Born in 1967, the peak year saw 21 births, marking a high point in the name's history. Today, the average age of people named Noell is 35, with a notable distribution across different age groups: 275 under 30, 419 aged 30-60, and 28 over 60. This spread suggests a name that bridges classic and modern sensibilities, with a slight skew towards older generations.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Noell's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Noell
How Many People Have the Name Noell?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,503 people in the United States currently share the name Noell. That works out to roughly 1 in every 220,525 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Noell a Common or Rare Name?
Noell is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Noell Mean?
Noell means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 22.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Noell in SSA data, approximately 12% are male and 88% are female.
When Was Noell Most Popular?
The name Noell reached peak popularity in 1967, with 21 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Noell?
Approximately 1,503 people named Noell live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,503. That works out to roughly 1 in 220,525 Americans.
Is Noell a rare name?
Noell is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 220,525 Americans has this name.
What does the name Noell mean?
Noell means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Noell more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 12% of people named Noell are male and 88% are female.
When was Noell most popular?
Noell peaked in 1967 with 21 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.