Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Nolan.
National Rank (2025)
#65
All-Time Peak Rank
#57 (2023)
Total U.S. Births
135,505
Unisex Distribution99.6% Boy / 0.4% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Nolan Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Nolan
According to SSA data, Nolan achieved its highest historical rank of #57 in 2023. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2015 with 5,739 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 15.6%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 134 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Nolan scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Stable
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-15.6% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record5,739Births in 2015
Years in Top 100
15yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
134Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:31
1890s:75
1900s:174
1910s:1,021
1920s:1,674
1930s:1,822
1940s:2,003
1950s:1,960
1960s:1,494
1970s:2,006
1980s:4,678
1990s:11,791
2000s:26,374
2010s:50,045
2020s:30,357
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesNo-lan
Letter Count5 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 7.7% of SSA names. Starts with N, a letter used by only 3.6% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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