Noble

An uncommon Old French pick — distinctive and rare.

Boy's name| Also girlsOld FrenchRising Also a pet name
#1233 29in 2024

Meaning & Origin

A surname.

Noble is a boy's and girl's baby name of Old French origin, from the Latin nobilis, meaning 'well-known, distinguished, of high birth' — a name that is simultaneously a virtue, a title, and an aspiration.

Noble fits squarely in the tradition of virtue names that American parents have embraced across different eras — from the Puritans' Faith and Grace to today's Valor and True. It carries genuine weight without being heavy-handed, and the name's elegant simplicity lets its meaning do all the work.

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Popularity Over Time

Noble climbed 861 spots in the last 20 years — from #2094 to #1233.

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Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Noble
DecadeBirthsTrend
2020s753
2010s1,350
2000s678
1990s393
1980s237
1970s287
1960s369
1950s542
1940s743
1930s891
1920s1,484
1910s1,193
1900s296
1890s247
1880s164

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(145 years, 18802024)
Year-by-year popularity data for the name Noble
YearBirthsRank
2024162#1233
2023153#1262
2022139#1350
2021151#1264
2020148#1250
2019187#1076
2018165#1164
2017158#1184
2016143#1275
2015145#1250
2014132#1328
2013114#1455
2012118#1415
201192#1651
201096#1634
200972#1970
200888#1732
200772#1968
200659#2199
200568#1882

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Noble as a Girl's Name

While overwhelmingly a boy's name, Noble has also been given to 480 girls in the U.S. since 1909.

#8273
Current rank
480
Total births
1921
Peak year
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Frequently Asked

Can Noble be used for both boys and girls?
Yes, Noble is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name, it currently ranks #1233. As a girl's name, it ranks #8273.

Noble has two lives

Noble, the baby name
#1233boys
9,627 babies
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Noble, the pet name
#3009pet name
29 pets
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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (18802024) · Methodology