Noemie
A feminine French name derived from Naomi, meaning "pleasant and gentle".
Name Census estimates that about 556 living Americans carry the first name Noemie. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Noemie today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Noemie births was 2023 (50 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Noemie. 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
556
~ 1 in 616,465 Americans
Peak year
2023
50 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2024 SSA rank
#3,791
Tracked since 1889
Popularity
Noemie: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Noemie from the 1880s through to the 2020s, spanning 11 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 219 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
Noemie 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 Noemie during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Noemies live
The SSA's state-level files cover 5 states and territories. California, New York, Louisiana recorded the most babies named Noemie, while Texas, Florida, Louisiana recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 29 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Noemie
Noemie is a feminine given name of French origin, derived from the Biblical Hebrew name Noemi, meaning "pleasantness" or "my delight". The name traces its roots back to ancient Israel and is mentioned in the Old Testament Book of Ruth.
In the Bible, Noemi was the mother-in-law of Ruth, a Moabite woman who embraced the God of Israel. The story of Ruth and Noemi is a testament to the bond between the two women and their unwavering faith. The name Noemi gained popularity among early Christians and was later adopted into various European languages, including French, where it became Noemie.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Noemie can be found in the writings of the 12th-century French poet and trouvère, Chrétien de Troyes. In his work "Erec and Enide," he mentions a character named Noemie, which may have contributed to the name's popularity in France during the Middle Ages.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Noemie. One such individual was Noemie Cadoret (1794-1865), a French religious leader and founder of the Sisters of Providence. Another was Noemie Souviran (1848-1908), a French novelist and playwright known for her works depicting the lives of working-class women in Paris.
In the realm of science, Noemie Germaine Luce Pierron (1856-1936) was a French chemist and physicist who made significant contributions to the study of radioactivity and the discovery of radium. She was the first woman to receive a doctorate in physics from the University of Paris.
In the arts, Noemie Mareva Souillac (1974-present) is a French actress and singer, best known for her role in the film "Les Choristes" (2004). Additionally, Noemie Lenoir (1979-present) is a French model and actress who has graced the covers of numerous fashion magazines and appeared in various films and television shows.
The name Noemie has also been popular in other parts of the world, including Italy, where it is spelled Noemi. One notable Italian figure with this name was Noemi Marescalchi (1804-1886), a renowned opera singer and composer during the Romantic era.
People
Noemie + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Noemie 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
Noemie: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Noemie?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 556 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Noemie 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 616,465 US residents.
Is Noemie a common name?
We classify Noemie as "Very Rare". It ranks above 85.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 618 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Noemie most popular?
The single biggest year for Noemie was 2023, when 50 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Noemie is about 12 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Noemie a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Noemie 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.