Noeli
A feminine name of Hebrew origin meaning "God's movement or God's migration".
Name Census estimates that about 525 living Americans carry the first name Noeli. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Noeli today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Noeli births was 2022 (54 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Noeli. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
525
~ 1 in 652,865 Americans
Peak year
2022
54 babies that year
Average age
15
years old
2024 SSA rank
#4,255
Tracked since 1990
Popularity
Noeli: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Noeli from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 154 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Noeli by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Noeli during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Noelis live
Origin
Meaning and history of Noeli
The name Noeli originated in Spain during the Middle Ages, derived from the Spanish word "Noel," which means "Christmas." It is believed to have been a variation of the French name "Noël," which also means "Christmas" and traces its roots back to the Latin word "natalis," meaning "birth" or "birthday."
In the early Middle Ages, the name Noeli was often bestowed upon children born around the Christmas season, as it symbolized the birth of Jesus Christ. It was a popular name among Spanish Christians and held religious significance, reflecting the joyous celebration of the Nativity.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Noeli can be found in the late 13th century, when a Spanish nobleman named Noeli de Aragón was mentioned in historical records. He was a prominent figure in the court of King Alfonso X of Castile and León.
During the Renaissance period, the name Noeli gained further popularity across Spain and other parts of Europe. A notable bearer of the name was Noeli Fernández de Córdoba, a Spanish poet and writer who lived in the 16th century. Her works, which often explored themes of love and spirituality, earned her recognition among her contemporaries.
In the 17th century, Noeli Pérez de Guzmán, a Spanish artist and painter, gained acclaim for her intricate portraits and religious paintings. Her works adorned many churches and noble households across Spain, cementing her reputation as a skilled artist.
The 18th century saw the birth of Noeli Martínez de Velasco, a Spanish military officer who played a significant role in the Spanish conquest of the Americas. He was known for his bravery and leadership during various military campaigns in the New World.
In the 19th century, Noeli Alonso de Quijano, a Spanish educator and advocate for women's rights, made a lasting impact on the educational system in Spain. She founded several schools and championed the importance of education for girls, which was a revolutionary idea at the time.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who bore the name Noeli throughout history, each leaving their mark in various fields and contributing to the rich cultural tapestry of Spain and beyond.
People
Noeli + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Noeli as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with N
Other first names starting with N with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Noeli: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Noeli?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 525 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Noeli going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 652,865 US residents.
Is Noeli a common name?
We classify Noeli as "Very Rare". It ranks above 85% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 532 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Noeli most popular?
The single biggest year for Noeli was 2022, when 54 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Noeli is about 15 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Noeli a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Noeli in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.