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Noir
UnisexMeaning of Noir: French: 'black'
Noir is a unisex name most strongly associated with French naming. It has 4 letters and 1 syllable, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 8196th most popular name in the United States in 2025.
US rank 2025
#8196
12 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted
US babies since 1880
134
First recorded 2018 · peak 2023
Trend
rising
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
42% boys · 58% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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