Nolan
Nolan first appears in US records in 1881. It peaked in 2015, when 5,739 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 4,846.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Nolan popular?
Rising Nolan has climbed over the past decade, given to more boys now than ten years ago.
| 2020s | 30,357 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 50,045 | |
| 2000s | 26,374 | |
| 1990s | 11,791 | |
| 1980s | 4,678 | |
| 1970s | 2,006 | |
| 1960s | 1,494 | |
| 1950s | 1,960 | |
| 1940s | 2,003 | |
| 1930s | 1,822 | |
| 1920s | 1,674 | |
| 1910s | 1,021 | |
| 1900s | 174 | |
| 1890s | 75 | |
| 1880s | 31 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Nolan mean?
Nolan comes from the Irish Ó Nualláin, linked to “champion” or “noble.”
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nolan mean?
Nolan means Champion. Nolan comes from the Irish Ó Nualláin, linked to “champion” or “noble.”
What is the origin of the name Nolan?
Nolan is of Irish origin.
How do you pronounce Nolan?
Nolan is pronounced “NOH-lun.”
Is Nolan a boy or a girl name?
Nolan is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Nolan a popular name right now?
Nolan has climbed over the past decade, given to more boys now than ten years ago.
How popular is the name Nolan?
In 2025, Nolan ranked #65 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Nolan most popular?
Nolan was most popular in 2015, when about 5,739 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Nolan?
Names similar to Nolan include Rowan, Finn, Ronan, Conor, Kian.
What names go well with Nolan?
Irish names that pair well with Nolan include Ryan, Liam, Aiden, Riley, Nora.