Nolan: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A champion name meaning descendant of the famous one.
- Origin
- Irish
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #61
- Peak
- #61 in 2020
Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Nolan Means
Nolan is a boy name of Irish origin. A champion name meaning descendant of the famous one.
How Popular Nolan Is
Nolan currently ranks #61 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #61 in 2020. It has held steady.
Good to Know About Nolan
- Nolan broke into the top 100 baby names in the U.S., reaching #61 in 2020.
- Nolan has shown remarkable staying power, holding steady in the top 100.
- Nolan has been a top 100 name across 171+ years of American history.
- Nolan is a name with Celtic Irish roots.
Names Like Nolan
Other Irish names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Nolan
Irish names that pair well as a brother or sister to Nolan.
Questions About Nolan
What does Nolan mean?
Nolan is a boy name of Irish origin. A champion name meaning descendant of the famous one.
How popular is Nolan?
Nolan currently ranks #61 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #61 in 2020. It has held steady.
Where does Nolan come from?
Nolan comes from Irish roots. Nolan broke into the top 100 baby names in the U.S., reaching #61 in 2020.
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