Noel is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #5765 in 2017 with 3 recorded births. This places Noel in the bottom 23% of ranked UK girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 2016 with 3 births ranking #5785. In 2017, approximately 1 in every 99,695 girls born was named Noel. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
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.