Unisex nameCurrently #13,625 in the USNew

Novel

//ˈnɑvəl//

2 syllablesPeak year: 19245 lettersStarts with N

Meaning & origin

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Novel's popularity over time

Yearly US births named Novel, Social Security Administration data
YearBirths named Novel
19165
19175
19216
19235
19248
19256
19265
19326
19387
19435
19517
19746
20145
20206
20245

Novel through the decades

  • Novel peaked in 1924, when 8 babies were named Novel in the US.
  • The 1950s were Novel's strongest decade, averaging 7 births a year.
  • Novel currently ranks #13,625 in the US and is a fresh entry on the charts.

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