Nolan
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Champion; Noble
Background: The name Nolan originates from the Irish surname 'Ó Nuallan,' which is derived from the Gaelic word 'nuallan,' meaning 'champion' or 'noble.' This name highlights a lineage associated with strength and respect.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#252
Total births
131,160
Most popular decade
2010s
(150,738 births)
10-year trend
↑ Rising (+17 ranks)
Years in Top 100
14
First recorded year
1881
Gender usage
99.6% male
0.4% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1881
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #866
- Peak year
- 2015
- Peak year births
- 5,739
- Peak rank
- #71
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 4,888
- Recent rank
- #64
Female
- First year
- 1911
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #2,463
- Peak year
- 2019
- Peak year births
- 36
- Peak rank
- #4,006
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 28
- Recent rank
- #4,758
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).