Is Nolan a popular name?

Nolan reached a best rank of #100 in 2018 and has charted in 3 years.

Is Nolan a boy or girl name?

It is recorded primarily as a boys' name.

Boys

Best rank #100 (2018) · ranked in 3 years

With a peak of #100 in 2018, Nolan appeared in the rankings across 2018-2023.

It held near #100 between 2018 and 2023.

It does not appear in the top ranks in the most recent data (2025).

5,658 newborns received the name Nolan in 2018, its peak year.

Nolan was most popular around 2018, making it characteristic of the 2010s generation.

If Nolan is on your shortlist, Noah, Nathan, Nicholas are worth a look too, given the similar sound and comparable popularity trends.

Is Nolan a popular name?: Nolan reached a best rank of #100 in 2018 and has charted in 3 years.
Where does Nolan rank now?: Nolan does not appear in the top ranks in the most recent data (2025).
Is Nolan a boy or girl name?: It is recorded primarily as a boys' name.
When was Nolan most popular?: Nolan peaked around 2018.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) - Popular Baby Names (national)