Newel

Boy name

Newel has been given to 130 babies in the U.S. since 1913. It peaked in 1921.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

130

Peak year

1921 (12 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1913

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All boys

Names one letter away from Newel — alternate spellings parents actually use.

46,728 babies since 1880

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Newel.

130 babies since 1912

131 babies since 1898

131 babies since 1912

131 babies since 1915

131 babies since 1915

131 babies since 1917

129 babies since 1904

129 babies since 1914

How popular is the name Newel?

Newel has been given to 130 babies in the U.S. since 1913. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Newel peak?

Newel peaked in 1921, when 12 babies were given the name.

Is Newel a girl or boy name?

Newel is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Newel are boys).

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