Noble
Boy name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Noble: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 3 births in 2009.
Derived from the Latin 'nobilis' meaning 'well-known' or 'aristocratic,' Noble began as a surname before taking on new life as a virtue name, chosen to convey honour, dignity, and high moral character. Notable bearers include the American actor Noble Johnson, a co-founder of the pioneering Lincoln Motion Picture Company, and character actor Noble Willingham, who appeared in films and television. Place connections are indirect, though the name shares its root with titles like earl and baron, and Noble County in the United States takes its name from a bearer of the surname. As a further note, Noble saw occasional use in 19th-century Scotland as a given name, particularly among families drawn to its aspirational meaning, and it remains a classic if uncommon choice for parents seeking a name with transparent virtue.
Boy 1 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20093 babies
- Latest (2009)
- #6263 babies
- Total births
- 3since 2009
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y