Noella Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Noella is a French name meaning 'Christmas', derived from the word 'Noël'. It has evolved from the French language and is often linked to the festive season. The name is used primarily for girls born around Christmas and carries a warm, joyful connotation. It has no specific biblical relevance, but it reflects the cultural significance of Christmas. The name has gained popularity since the 20th century and is seen positively in modern contexts.
The name Noella is most popular in Maine, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Noella has been too falling for female in MidWest, too falling for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Noella' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1678th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1874th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2969th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 5470th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 8195th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 4287th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1930th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Noella' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Noella"
Pronunciation
/noʊˈɛl.ə/
Origin
French
Etymology
Noella is derived from the French word 'Noël', which means 'Christmas'. It is often associated with the birth of Christ and is used to denote girls born during the Christmas season.
Meaning
Christmas
Language Evolution
Noël (French), Noella (Modern French)
Historical Usage
The name Noella gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in French-speaking regions and among families who celebrate Christmas.
Variants & Derivatives
Noel, Noelle, Noelani
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Noella is perceived as a charming and festive name, often associated with warmth and joy due to its connection to Christmas.
Famous People
Noella Marcellino (American microbiologist), Noella Coursaris (Congolese model and philanthropist)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Noella"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Noella"
"Noella" Popularity Across American Generations
Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
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G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 1678th of 9107 | 419 |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1874th of 9204 | 351 |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 2969th of 12526 | 293 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 5470th of 19264 | 149 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 8195th of 27321 | 134 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 4287th of 35406 | 509 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 1930th of 30306 | 1,255 |
Regional Popularity of "Noella" by Generation for Male Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
---|---|---|---|---|
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Noella" by Generation for Female Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
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G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- |
46.92% 647th/1379 |
88.93% 2104th/2366 |
- |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- |
55.01% 856th/1556 |
- | - |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- |
100.00% 2430th/2430 |
- |
100.00% 2775th/2775 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- |
100.00% 3483rd/3483 |
- |
100.00% 4044th/4044 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
80.90% 3707th/4582 |
76.45% 3948th/5164 |
67.97% 4971st/7313 |
59.69% 4455th/7463 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
40.09% 1597th/3984 |
38.36% 1721st/4487 |
35.63% 2431st/6822 |
39.39% 2472nd/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Noella"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Noella" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.