Christmas or birthday
Nole is a rare variant of the French name Noel, which is derived from the Old French 'noel' and Latin 'natalis'. It historically refers to the birth of Christ and is often given to children born during the Christmas season. In modern usage, it is also associated with the nickname for the Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic.
Less common today
Nole isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,496 in 2002.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
World-renowned tennis champion often nicknamed 'Nole'
