Notie
A diminutive form of the French name Yvette, meaning "little yew tree".
Name Census estimates that about 1 living Americans carry the first name Notie. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Notie today is around 64 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Notie births was 1901 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Notie. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Notie. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
1
~ 1 in 342,754,338 Americans
Peak year
1901
6 babies that year
Average age
64
years old
1927 SSA rank
#5,395
Tracked since 1889
Popularity
Notie: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Notie from the 1880s through to the 1920s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 22 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
Notie 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 Notie during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Notie
The name Notie has its origins in the ancient Germanic language, tracing back to the 5th century AD. It is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "nōts", which means "daring" or "bold". The name was initially used in regions that are now parts of Germany, the Netherlands, and Belgium.
In the early Middle Ages, the name Notie appeared in various Germanic chronicles and records, often referring to brave warriors or adventurous travelers. One of the earliest known mentions of the name was in the 8th century Frankish chronicle, the Vita Caroli Magni, where a nobleman named Notie is described as a fearless companion of Charlemagne.
The name gained popularity during the Viking Age, particularly in Scandinavia, where it was associated with the Norse tradition of exploration and conquest. Notable historical figures bearing the name Notie include Notie the Wanderer, a Norwegian explorer who is said to have traveled as far as Greenland and North America in the 10th century.
In the 12th century, a Dutch monk named Notie of Utrecht gained recognition for his scholarly works on theology and philosophy. He is remembered for his treatise "De Natura Rerum" (On the Nature of Things), which explored the concepts of free will and divine providence.
During the Renaissance period, the name Notie was popular among aristocratic families in Germany and the Low Countries. One of the most famous bearers of the name was Notie von Braunschweig (1470-1535), a German nobleman and military commander who fought in the Italian Wars and was renowned for his bravery and strategic prowess.
Another notable figure was Notie van Haarlem (1522-1589), a Dutch painter and engraver who was a prominent figure in the Northern Renaissance art scene. His works, which included portraits, religious scenes, and landscapes, were highly sought after by patrons across Europe.
In the 17th century, Notie Jansen (1605-1672) was a Dutch merchant and explorer who is credited with establishing one of the first European settlements in South Africa. His travels and trade activities contributed to the expansion of Dutch colonial influence in the region.
Throughout its history, the name Notie has been associated with courage, adventure, and intellectual pursuits, reflecting the bold and daring spirit of its Germanic roots.
People
Notie + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Notie 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
Notie: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Notie?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Notie 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 342,754,338 US residents.
Is Notie a common name?
We classify Notie as "Very Rare". It ranks above 3.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 49 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Notie most popular?
The single biggest year for Notie was 1901, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Notie is about 64 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Notie in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Notie a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Notie 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.
Is Notie still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Notie in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Notie can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Notie?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people share the name Notie at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.