Nobie
A girl's name of Latin origin with 496 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Nobie is a one-syllable girl's name with a bright, approachable sound — giving the name a friendly, informal feel. With only 496 recorded U.S. births, it is exceptionally rare — the kind of name most people encounter for the first time when they meet your child.
Nobie is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Nobie is a girl's baby name of Latin origin, likely derived from Noble or Nobia — from Latin nobilis meaning 'noble,' 'well-known,' or 'of high birth.' The -ie ending transforms the adjective into an affectionate given name.
Nobie was used primarily in the American South during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, when positive-attribute names and their diminutives were popular choices for children. It has a gentle, old-fashioned charm.
EtymologyShow more
Nobie is cataloged under the Latin naming tradition. Latin-origin names have been a backbone of Western naming for centuries, carried forward through the Roman Empire, the Catholic Church, and the Romance languages.
In the U.S., Nobie has been recorded as a girl's name since 1890, with 496 total births. Browse the Latin names hub on this site to explore the broader family.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Nobie has 52+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1890.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 23 | ▼ |
| 1940s | 42 | ▼ |
| 1930s | 56 | ▼ |
| 1920s | 106 | ▼ |
| 1910s | 156 | ▲ |
| 1900s | 73 | ▲ |
| 1890s | 40 | — |
The Story of Nobie
A Greatest Generation name
Peaking in 1916, Nobie is a name steeped in history. Girls named Nobie are most likely born between 1906 and 1926.
How rare is Nobie?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Nobie is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1890, peaked in the 1910s with 156 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Nobie by the numbers
- Would fill 10 school buses
- Meeting one Nobie per day would take 1.4 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(52 years, 1890–1956)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1956 | 7 | #5184 |
| 1953 | 8 | #4484 |
| 1950 | 8 | #4221 |
| 1949 | 5 | #5813 |
| 1948 | 7 | #4517 |
| 1944 | 8 | #3600 |
| 1943 | 9 | #3425 |
| 1942 | 7 | #4014 |
| 1940 | 6 | #4218 |
| 1937 | 11 | #2683 |
| 1936 | 6 | #4030 |
| 1935 | 5 | #4716 |
| 1934 | 6 | #4163 |
| 1933 | 8 | #3330 |
| 1932 | 5 | #4913 |
| 1931 | 10 | #2926 |
| 1930 | 5 | #5067 |
| 1929 | 11 | #2870 |
| 1928 | 7 | #4075 |
| 1927 | 5 | #5389 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1890–1956