How Many People Are Named Nolan?
131,160
people in the United States are named Nolan
1 in 2,554 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#575
⭐ Uncommon
Population Percentage
0.0392%
Of US population
Peak Year
2015
5,757 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
Irish, English
Pronunciation:
NO-lan
Gender:
Primarily Male
Meaning:
From an Irish surname which was derived from Ó Nualláin meaning "descendant of NUALLÁN". The baseball player Nolan Ryan (1947-) is a famous bearer of this name.
Related & Similar Names
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Male
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 19.1 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1881 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
California
12,449
Texas
9,638
Illinois
6,104
Ohio
6,006
Michigan
5,981
Pennsylvania
5,772
New York
4,988
Florida
4,499
Indiana
4,267
North Carolina
4,257
💡 Fun Facts About "Nolan"
- 4,916 babies were named Nolan in 2024
- Most popular in the year 2015
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1881
- Most popular in California
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