Noella
Every Noella since 1900 — 3,215 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Noella
Noella is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #1,975 in 2025 with 98 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1900, 3,215 American babies have been named Noella. Its peak came in 2018, when 147 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Noella stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Noella year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 98 | #1,975 |
| 2024 | 107 | #1,880 |
| 2023 | 107 | #1,875 |
| 2022 | 130 | #1,634 |
| 2021 | 101 | #1,952 |
| 2020 | 101 | #1,902 |
| 2019 | 108 | #1,873 |
| 2018 | 147 | #1,492 |
| 2017 | 115 | #1,812 |
| 2016 | 95 | #2,079 |
| 2015 | 95 | #2,071 |
| 2014 | 81 | #2,303 |
| 2013 | 70 | #2,558 |
| 2012 | 70 | #2,590 |
| 2011 | 56 | #3,040 |
| 2010 | 59 | #2,931 |
| 2009 | 66 | #2,746 |
| 2008 | 39 | #4,066 |
| 2007 | 40 | #3,963 |
| 2006 | 34 | #4,336 |
| 2005 | 23 | #5,559 |
| 2004 | 26 | #5,038 |
| 2003 | 23 | #5,363 |
| 2002 | 14 | #7,723 |
| 2001 | 19 | #6,010 |
| 2000 | 11 | #8,998 |
| 1995 | 10 | #8,552 |
| 1990 | 8 | #9,888 |
| 1985 | 12 | #5,938 |
| 1980 | 10 | #6,629 |
| 1975 | 14 | #4,519 |
| 1970 | 7 | #6,840 |
| 1965 | 8 | #5,161 |
| 1960 | 9 | #4,678 |
| 1955 | 21 | #2,451 |
| 1950 | 21 | #2,168 |
| 1945 | 15 | #2,315 |
| 1940 | 20 | #1,831 |
| 1935 | 22 | #1,645 |
| 1930 | 28 | #1,494 |
| 1925 | 31 | #1,494 |
| 1920 | 20 | #1,994 |
| 1915 | 31 | #1,279 |
| 1910 | 6 | #2,332 |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | 5 | #2,139 |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Noella in 2025?
Noella ranked #1,975 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 98 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Noella?
3,215 babies have been named Noella in the United States since 1900, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Noella most popular?
Noella peaked in 2018, when 147 newborns received the name.
Is Noella a boy or girl name?
Noella is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Noella rising or falling?
Noella is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.