Masculine dossier · first seen 1880
Noble
Stable
Cross-generational persistence
Peak era
1920
Peak births
196
Current vitality
Fragile
Peak generation
Greatest Generation
Quick answers about Noble
How many people are named Noble?
An estimated 4,698 living Americans are named Noble.
How rare is Noble?
Noble is uncommon among babies today, with 144 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 26.5% from its 1920 peak.
How old is the typical Noble?
The median age of a living American named Noble is approximately 18 years, with most bearers falling between 8 and 47 years old.
Is Noble still popular?
Yes. Noble is holding steady, with 144 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
Where is Noble most common?
Noble has its strongest geographic signal in Arkansas, where it appears 4.7× more often than the national baseline.
1880Peak 19202025
Peak year
1920
Decline from peak
26.5%
2025
144
All-time
9,775