Boys name · California
Noel in California
Noel was the 293rd most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 126 babies named Noel that year. Since 1912, California families have named 8,479 babies Noel.
Popularity over time
Noel in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | 5 | 250th |
| 1930 | 10 | 365th |
| 1946 | 23 | 329th |
| 1962 | 48 | 372nd |
| 1977 | 72 | 301st |
| 1993 | 134 | 291st |
| 2009 | 114 | 327th |
| 2025 | 126 | 293rd |
Its rank among boys names in California fell from 250th in 1912 to 293rd in 2025.
The most babies named Noel in California in a single year was 224, in 2015. Its best showing was 190th among boys names in 1938.
Across the country, Noel reached its best rank of 89th in Rhode Island (1936). See Noel in every state →
How popular is Noel in California?
Noel was the 293rd most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 126 babies named Noel that year. Since 1912, California families have named 8,479 babies Noel.
How many babies are named Noel in California?
In 2025, 126 babies were named Noel in California. The most babies named Noel in California in a single year was 224, in 2015.
What is the rank of Noel in California?
Noel ranked 293rd among boys names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 190th among boys names in 1938.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.
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