Noelle is the feminine form of the French Noël, which means "Christmas" and goes back to the Latin natalis dies, the birthday of the Lord. It was traditionally given to girls born around Christmas, but today it is chosen in every month for its soft, elegant sound. Noelle has been in the US top 1000 since 2000, when it ranked number 403; it has moved slowly upward ever since and ranks number 202 in 2025, matching its best position from 2021.