Nolan
4 countries#65 in United States, 2025Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Nolan was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
136,061 births recorded 1881–2025 · currently #65 · peaked in 2015 with 5,757 births
Most common in: California, Texas, Illinois, Ohio, Michigan
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
50,601 births recorded 1978–2022 · currently #52 · peaked in 2013 with 4,284 births
Most common in: Nord, Rhône, Seine-Maritime, Bouches-du-Rhône, Loire-Atlantique
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
898 births recorded 1975–2025 · currently #282 · peaked in 2021 with 119 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
726 births recorded 1998–2021 · currently #421 · peaked in 2021 with 101 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
172 births recorded 1975–2025 · currently #198 · peaked in 2025 with 21 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Nolan’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #146 | — |
| 2007 | #133 | ↑13 |
| 2008 | #131 | ↑2 |
| 2009 | #122 | ↑9 |
| 2010 | #104 | ↑18 |
| 2011 | #92 | ↑12 |
| 2012 | #89 | ↑3 |
| 2013 | #86 | ↑3 |
| 2014 | #81 | ↑5 |
| 2015 | #71 | ↑10 |
| 2016 | #67 | ↑4 |
| 2017 | #67 | — |
| 2018 | #65 | ↑2 |
| 2019 | #65 | — |
| 2020 | #61 | ↑4 |
| 2021 | #60 | ↑1 |
| 2022 | #65 | ↓5 |
| 2023 | #57 | ↑8 |
| 2024 | #64 | ↓7 |
| 2025 | #65 | ↓1 |
Frequently asked questions about Nolan
Is Nolan a popular name?
Yes — Nolan currently ranks #65 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Nolan more common for boys or girls?
Nolan is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Nolan most popular?
Nolan peaked in 2015 in United States, with 5,757 recorded births that year.
Is Nolan rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Nolan’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #866 in 1881 to #65 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Nolan?
At least 187,560 babies have been recorded with the name Nolan across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Nolan popular in more than one country?
Yes — Nolan appears in official birth records in 4 countries: United States, France, England & Wales, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Nolan?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Nolan include Nathan, Brooks, Joshua, Angel.
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