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Nolan

male

Meaning

"Descendant of a Champion"

Nolan originated as an Irish surname and is commonly interpreted as referring to descent from a champion.

StrongPowerfulBold

Popularity History of Nolan

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#64Top 100

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#64

Nolan was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
-7

lower than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Nolan Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Nolan.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Nolan

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Quick Facts

OriginIrish
Syllables2
Length5 letters

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