From an English surname meaning 'noble, high-born', which comes through Old French from Latin nobilis, 'well-known, famous'. It is also given as a direct nod to the English word noble.
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How it ages.
A dignified virtue name with an old-fashioned ring; uncommon, so it stands out without feeling invented.
The cultural moment.
Rare today; last ranked #963 in the United States in 1954.