How Many People Are Named Noella?
Complete statistics for the name Noella: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Noella is a very rare female name, with only 2,358 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 139,968 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with 57% of those named Noella being under 30, reaching its peak popularity in 2018.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 5 represents freedom, adventure, and change.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 42All 3,115 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: 2018Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Noella Through the Generations
Noella has seen a steady rise in popularity, particularly among younger generations. With 1,764 under-30s, it's clear that the name is favored by parents looking for something fresh and unique. The average age of 42 suggests that while it's becoming more popular, it's still relatively new to the scene, with many of its bearers yet to reach middle age. This trend indicates that Noella is likely to continue growing in usage as more children are born with the name.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Noella's French roots
📄 About the Name Noella
How Many People Have the Name Noella?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,358 people in the United States currently share the name Noella. That works out to roughly 1 in every 139,968 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Noella a Common or Rare Name?
Noella 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 Noella Mean?
Noella means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from French origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Noella in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Noella Most Popular?
The name Noella reached peak popularity in 2018, with 147 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
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 Noella?
Approximately 2,358 people named Noella live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 3,115. That works out to roughly 1 in 139,968 Americans.
Is Noella a rare name?
Noella is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 139,968 Americans has this name.
What does the name Noella mean?
Noella means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from French origins.
Is Noella more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Noella are male and 100% are female.
When was Noella most popular?
Noella peaked in 2018 with 147 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
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.