Xinle is one of the birthplaces of the Chinese nation. According to legend, Fuxi, the ancestor of mankind, was born in Tianshui, Gansu, grew up in Xinle, Hebei, and died in Suiyang, Henan. There is a historical and cultural relic Fuxitai 2 kilometers north of the city. According to historical records, Xinle Ancient was jizhou city, Xian Yu State was established in Zhou Dynasty, Zhongshan State in Spring and Autumn Period, Wei in Warring States Period, Julu County in Qin Wei, and Xinxian County in Han Dynasty, belonging to Zhongshan State. In the sixteenth year of Emperor Kai of Sui Dynasty, it was changed to Xinle County. The ownership relationship has been changed several times before the founding of the People's Republic of China, and it belongs to Shijiazhuang area after the founding of the People's Republic of China. Wu Zetian fled here in the Tang Dynasty and was later named Changshou Village. After development, it was divided into East Changshou and West Changshou, and later became Changshou Town. 1992 was approved by the State Council to withdraw from the county and build the city, and was officially renamed Xinle city.

Xinle City was called New Town in the Spring and Autumn Period. In the second year of Emperor Jing of the Western Han Dynasty, a new county was established, which is located near Zhengding Xincheng Store. Wang Mang changed to Xerox County. During the Western Jin Dynasty and the Southern and Northern Dynasties, it was once famous for its new music. In the sixteenth year of Emperor Yangdi, the new city was changed to Xinle County.