Nolan
A boys’ name of Irish origin, meaning champion, descendant of the noble one.
How Nolan has moved
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| Year | US rank |
|---|---|
| 2015 | #71 |
| 2016 | #67 |
| 2017 | #67 |
| 2018 | #64 |
| 2019 | #65 |
| 2020 | #61 |
| 2021 | #60 |
| 2022 | #65 |
| 2023 | #57 |
| 2024 | #64 |
| 2025 | #65 |
Nolan by the numbers
In 2025, 159 babies in England and Wales were named Nolan. In the US, 5,403 were, though that figure is from 2017, the most recent full year we hold.
For the size of the two countries, it is given several times more often in the US than in England and Wales.
Its American peak was 5,734 babies in 2015, making it a 2010s name.
Spelled almost the same
Other names in the records within a letter or two of Nolan. Close spellings are not always related names, but they are usually worth seeing together.
Sounds like Nolan
Names that are said the same way as Nolan, however they are written. Sounding alike does not mean they share a history.
Other names that mean nobility
Like Nolan, each of these has nobility in its meaning. Different names, different histories, the same idea.
- Aaronmountain of strength; exalted7,185 in the US (2017)
- Aubreyelf ruler; noble strength6,029 in the US (2017)
- Patrickof noble birth; patrician375 in England and Wales (2025)
- Aryanoble; honorable; aryan2,201 in the US (2017)
- Bryanhigh, noble; a form of Brian1,827 in the US (2017)
- Brianhigh, noble1,763 in the US (2017)
Other names that mean a warrior
Like Nolan, each of these has a warrior in its meaning. Different names, different histories, the same idea.
- Wyattbrave in war9,768 in the US (2017)
- Owenyoung warrior, well-born9,341 in the US (2017)
- Robertbright fame; renowned warrior5,507 in the US (2017)
- Milessoldier; merciful3,615 in the US (2017)
- Luisfamous warrior; form of Louis3,379 in the US (2017)
- Rydermounted warrior, cavalry soldier3,324 in the US (2017)
Names about as common as Nolan
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