How old is someone named Noel?
The average Noel is 35 years old.
Half of all living Noels are between 15 and 53.
When was Noel popular?
Most of the Noels in the country were born in the last 15 years. The name peaked in 2014 and is still near the top.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 307 | 0 |
| 1910s | 1,481 | 0 |
| 1920s | 2,299 | under 100 |
| 1930s | 3,762 | 550 |
| 1940s | 4,456 | 2,000 |
| 1950s | 4,551 | 3,100 |
| 1960s | 5,952 | 4,900 |
| 1970s | 6,942 | 6,300 |
| 1980s | 7,267 | 6,900 |
| 1990s | 7,658 | 7,400 |
| 2000s | 7,688 | 7,600 |
| 2010s | 9,479 | 9,400 |
| 2020s | 5,288 | 5,300 |
How many Noels are still alive?
About 54,000 Noels are alive in the US today. That's 79% of the roughly 67,000 babies named Noel since 1880.
Most Noels ever born are still alive.
What generation is the name Noel?
About one in four living Noels are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Is Noel an old name?
Somewhat. Noel is older than 59 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Noel will be 40 in 2056, so the name is aging slowly.
Is Noel a boy or girl name?
Mostly a boy's name: 75% of living Noels are men, and 26% are women.
The women average 36 and the men 34.
Names the same age as Noel
NAME TWIN
Noel's name twin is Alonzo. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Alonzo's age curve is the closest match to Noel's: 92% alike.
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Questions about the name Noel
How old is the average Noel?
The average Noel in the US is 35 years old. The median is 33, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Noel?
About 54,000 Noels are alive in the US today, out of roughly 67,000 babies given the name since 1880.
When was the name Noel most popular?
In 2014, when about 1,100 baby boys were named Noel.
Is Noel a Gen Alpha name?
Partly. Gen Alpha are the largest group, about 23% of living Noels, but the name spans several generations.
Is Noel a boy or girl name?
Mostly a boy's name: 75% of living Noels are men, and 26% are women. The women average 36 and the men 34.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this