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The name Noir is a boy's name meaning "black".

This sophisticated French name was used last year in the US for about ten baby boys and twice as many girls. We can see it having a much bigger future.

Names That Mean Dark

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The name Noir peaked for boys at #6729 in 2022. Noir is occasionally used for girls in 2025.

The name Noir is a girl's name meaning "black".

Noir is a name that would sound soigne and sophisticated on a 30-year-old, and perhaps too grown-up for a toddler. But with the popularity of so many other color names, Noir feels like a true possibility. In fact, nearly 20 baby girls and about half as many boys were named Noir in the US last year.

Unique, Rare, and Unusual Girl Names

Color Names for Babies

The name Noir peaked for girls at #6848 in 2023. Noir is occasionally used for boys in 2025.

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