Noble

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Pronounced NOH-bul /ˈnoʊ.bəl/High

Meaning: From the English word noble — via the Latin nobilis, 'noble; well-known; distinguished; of high character'; a virtue/word-name; used for both sexes; here for girlsLow

In 30 seconds: Noble; distinguished: Noble is a virtue word-name. Crisp, modern, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for girls).

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Origin LowEnglish, Latin

MeaningFrom the English word noble — via the Latin nobilis, 'noble; well-known; distinguished; of high character'; a virtue/word-name; used for both sexes; here for girls

U.S. rank (2025)#16618 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1921

Total births (all-time)≈ 485

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Noble comes from the English word noble — via the Latin nobilis, 'noble; well-known; distinguished; of high character'; a virtue/word-name. Used for both sexes, here for a girl (slug distinguished; said 'NOH-bul').

In the U.S. it appears for both sexes. Rare for girls, noble at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Noble comes from the Latin nobilis, 'noble; distinguished; of high character' — a crisp virtue-name used for both sexes (here for girls; said 'NOH-bul').

Overall data confidence 42%

References — Noble — virtue word-name; unisex

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Noble mean?

Noble is an English virtue word-name — 'noble; distinguished; of high character'; used for both sexes; here for a girl.

How do you pronounce Noble?

It's said NOH-bul /ˈnoʊ.bəl/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Noble a boy or girl name?

Noble is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Noble?

Noble is a rare name for girls in the U.S.