How Popular (or Rare) was Noel in 2002?

🇺🇸 United States • Boy

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#449
2002 Rank
548
2002 Births
#356
Best Rank (2014)
901
Peak Year (2014)
19,835
Total Births (1996-2025)
1 in 3,543
Rarity Factor (2002)

📊 The Noel Story

Noel is a moderately popular boys' name in United States, ranking #449 in 2002 with 548 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2014 with 901 births ranking #356. In 2002, approximately 1 in every 3,543 boys born was named Noel. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.

Popularity Trend (1996–2025)

📅 Data Status: Official verified statistics are currently available from 1996 up to 2025. This report reflects the most recent confirmed data from United States; 2026 and 2027 projections are based on real-time search trends and will be finalized upon the next official release.

Name Meaning & Origin

Origin: French  |  Meaning: Christmas

Noel is a festive classic most directly linked to Christmas. It feels gentle, cultured, and quietly distinctive.

The name developed from the French word for Christmas and has been used both as a personal name and surname. Its seasonal link gives it a warm and recognisable character.

Did you know?Noel is one of the few mainstream names whose meaning ties directly to a calendar celebration.
Similar namesJoel, Leon, Louis, Nolan, Owen

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