Noble

Noble - A very unique male name

Noble appeared on the charts for the first time in 1910 on position #596. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Noble and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Noble? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Noble. The baby boy name Noble was given to 72 baby boys in 2025, ranking #1474 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 20,365 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Noble peaked in popularity 106 years ago in 1920 on position 413.

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Noble is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Noble is currently topping the baby name charts in North Carolina at position #755 - and is the least popular in California at position #1,408.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Noble is where you live.

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Noble origin and meaning

English word name and surname

From noble — high-born, of excellent character — from Latin nobilis, 'well-known, renowned'

Noble was a modest American boy's name of the early 20th century, peaking in 1920, both as a surname transfer and as a virtue-style word name. It never disappeared and has held steady at a low level. It belongs with the revived virtue vocabulary — Royal, Major, Noble — that parents are using again.

Attested etymology

Noble is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Noble, pop culture references for the name Noble and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Noble

We've found the following names that sound similar to Noble, sorted by popularity.

Nabil / Neville / Nabeel /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Noble

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Noble a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Noble?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

NOH-bul · /ˈnoʊbəl/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Famous bearers

• Noble Willingham — American character actor, best known as C.D. Parker on Walker, Texas Ranger (1931–2004) Contemporary

Style

Word nameVirtueSurname

Why parents choose it

Noble states a quality outright — dignity and integrity in two syllables. It is an old American name that has quietly persisted rather than a new invention.

Worth knowing

• It is also a common surname and an adjective, so it can read as a description.
• The Barnes & Noble bookstore chain is a frequent first association.