What does the name Nolan mean?

Nolan means champion; descendant of Nuallán.

Where does the name Nolan come from?

Nolan is a boy name of Irish origin.

Is Nolan a boy or a girl name?

Nolan is used for both. In U.S. Social Security records, about 0% of children given the name Nolan are girls and 100% are boys.

How popular is the name Nolan in 2023?

Nolan ranks #4259 for boys in the U.S. Social Security Administration's 2023 dataset. Its all-time U.S. peak was 2015 with 5,757 babies.

How do you pronounce Nolan?

Nolan is pronounced NOH-lan (2 syllables).

A name from Irish · Boy

Nolan

Champion; descendant of Nuallán.

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Popularity over time

A 142-year arc in numbers.

125,759 U.S. births recorded from 1881–2023.

Popularity · 1881–2023

5,163 births in 2023

1881 1952 2023

Babies named per year Peak year Most recent

Meaning

A name that means something.

NChampion; descendant of Nuallán.

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People often ask about Nolan.

What does the name Nolan mean?: Nolan means champion; descendant of Nuallán.
Where does the name Nolan come from?: Nolan is a boy name of Irish origin.
Is Nolan a boy or a girl name?: Nolan is used for both. In U.S. Social Security records, about 0% of children given the name Nolan are girls and 100% are boys.
How popular is the name Nolan in 2023?: Nolan ranks #4259 for boys in the U.S. Social Security Administration's 2023 dataset. Its all-time U.S. peak was 2015 with 5,757 babies.
How do you pronounce Nolan?: Nolan is pronounced NOH-lan (2 syllables).

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Popularity counts come from the U.S. Social Security Administration's national dataset. Meanings and origins are curated from etymological sources. If you spot an error, please let us know.