Nolan Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationNO-lan / /ˈnoʊ.lən/Irish; Gaelic
Meaning
Irish: noble; Gaelic: champion
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Nolan has roots in Irish and Gaelic cultures, where it is derived from the surname Ó Nualláin. It has been used as a given name since the 20th century. The name is associated with nobility and valor, reflecting the characteristics of a champion.
Trend Summary
Nolan has seen a steady increase in popularity in the United States over the past few decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Nolen
- Nollan
International Variants
- Noé (French)
- Nolán (Spanish)
Famous people named Nolan
Nolan Ryan is a former Major League Baseball pitcher known for his impressive strikeout record.
Nolan North is a voice actor recognized for his work in video games, particularly in the 'Uncharted' series.
Nolan Arenado is a professional baseball player known for his exceptional skills as a third baseman.
Fictional characters named Nolan
Nolan is a character in the video game series 'The Last of Us', known for his survival skills.
Nolan is a character in the animated series 'The Amazing World of Gumball', often portrayed as a humorous side character.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Nolan was first seen in the United States in 1881. Nolan has ranked as high as #105 nationally, which occurred in 2015, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Illinois, Ohio, and Michigan. In the past 5 years the name Nolan has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Nolan (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
CA | 439 | |
TX | 420 | |
FL | 261 | |
NY | 256 | |
PA | 233 | |
OH | 221 | |
NC | 183 | |
GA | 181 | |
IL | 164 | |
VA | 159 | |
TN | 130 | |
MI | 124 | |
MN | 124 | |
MA | 120 | |
WI | 114 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1881 | 5 |
1884 | 7 |
1886 | 5 |
1887 | 9 |
1889 | 5 |
1892 | 10 |
1893 | 9 |
1894 | 12 |
1895 | 8 |
1896 | 9 |
1897 | 12 |
1898 | 5 |
1899 | 10 |
1900 | 16 |
1901 | 11 |
1902 | 15 |
1903 | 10 |
1904 | 18 |
1905 | 17 |
1906 | 20 |
1907 | 23 |
1908 | 16 |
1909 | 28 |
1910 | 31 |
1911 | 32 |
1912 | 62 |
1913 | 90 |
1914 | 108 |
1915 | 118 |
1916 | 150 |
1917 | 149 |
1918 | 132 |
1919 | 149 |
1920 | 157 |
1921 | 191 |
1922 | 183 |
1923 | 177 |
1924 | 164 |
1925 | 161 |
1926 | 168 |
1927 | 174 |
1928 | 157 |
1929 | 142 |
1930 | 180 |
1931 | 156 |
1932 | 190 |
1933 | 167 |
1934 | 189 |
1935 | 188 |
1936 | 166 |
1937 | 183 |
1938 | 198 |
1939 | 205 |
1940 | 221 |
1941 | 176 |
1942 | 192 |
1943 | 207 |
1944 | 207 |
1945 | 174 |
1946 | 192 |
1947 | 198 |
1948 | 218 |
1949 | 219 |
1950 | 215 |
1951 | 189 |
1952 | 214 |
1953 | 190 |
1954 | 203 |
1955 | 199 |
1956 | 198 |
1957 | 185 |
1958 | 182 |
1959 | 185 |
1960 | 166 |
1961 | 165 |
1962 | 141 |
1963 | 154 |
1964 | 164 |
1965 | 112 |
1966 | 161 |
1967 | 126 |
1968 | 146 |
1969 | 158 |
1970 | 180 |
1971 | 199 |
1972 | 145 |
1973 | 175 |
1974 | 167 |
1975 | 201 |
1976 | 202 |
1977 | 218 |
1978 | 257 |
1979 | 262 |
1980 | 329 |
1981 | 395 |
1982 | 423 |
1983 | 449 |
1984 | 520 |
1985 | 478 |
1986 | 479 |
1987 | 480 |
1988 | 509 |
1989 | 617 |
1990 | 846 |
1991 | 1,054 |
1992 | 1,164 |
1993 | 1,143 |
1994 | 1,112 |
1995 | 1,066 |
1996 | 1,106 |
1997 | 1,311 |
1998 | 1,365 |
1999 | 1,623 |
2000 | 2,026 |
2001 | 2,093 |
2002 | 2,232 |
2003 | 2,217 |
2004 | 2,489 |
2005 | 2,718 |
2006 | 2,839 |
2007 | 3,171 |
2008 | 3,150 |
2009 | 3,437 |
2010 | 3,689 |
2011 | 4,168 |
2012 | 4,426 |
2013 | 4,745 |
2014 | 5,210 |
2015 | 5,739 |
2016 | 5,634 |
2017 | 5,399 |
2018 | 5,628 |
2019 | 5,400 |
2020 | 5,198 |
2021 | 5,352 |
2022 | 4,924 |
2023 | 5,123 |
2024 | 4,888 |