Noble
Noble is a boys' name of English origin meaning “aristocratic, distinguished.” Noble is a virtue name derived from the Latin 'nobilis,' meaning 'well-known' or 'distinguished.'
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how do you pronounce Noble?
NO-bul
where does the name Noble come from?
From the English word noble, from the Latin nobilis, well-known or distinguished.
It belongs to the tradition of aspirational word names like True, Valor, and Brave that convey character rather than origin.
how popular is this name?
Noble has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 75 years since 1880. It peaked at #310 in 1901, and ranked #963 in 1954.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 1954 | #963 |
| 1953 | #884 |
| 1952 | #953 |
| 1951 | #934 |
| 1950 | #830 |
| 1949 | #834 |
| 1948 | #760 |
| 1947 | #822 |
| 1946 | #785 |
| 1945 | #782 |
| 1940 | #681 |
| 1930 | #564 |
| 1920 | #427 |
| 1910 | #396 |
| 1901 | #310 |
| 1900 | #365 |
| 1890 | #389 |
| 1880 | #809 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Noble fell outside the top 1,000.
the history of Noble
Noble has been used as a given name, chiefly by American men, since at least Noble Jones, born in 1702.
who are famous people named Noble?
- Noble Johnson (American actor and filmmaker)
what names are similar to Noble?
what names go well with Noble?
Sibling names that share Noble's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Noble
What does the name Noble mean?
Noble means “aristocratic, distinguished”.
What is the origin of the name Noble?
Noble comes from the English naming tradition.
How popular is the name Noble?
Noble ranked #963 in the US in 1954, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 1901, at #310, and it has spent 75 years in the top 1,000 since 1880.
Is Noble a boy or girl name?
Noble is primarily a boys' name.
How do you pronounce Noble?
Noble is pronounced NO-bul, with 2 syllables.
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