Nola
Nola is a girl's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Fair shoulder; white shoulder.
Origin and history
Nola is a feminine name originally derived as a short form of Finola or Fionnuala, meaning fair shoulder. It is also widely associated as a colloquial acronym for New Orleans, Louisiana. The name has seen consistent, moderate usage in the United States, experiencing a resurgence in recent decades.
Popularity in the United States
26,262 babies in the United States have been named Nola since 1880. It ranks #894 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #658.
States where it is most popular
- TX (7.2 %)
- CA (6.8 %)
- TN (6 %)
- KY (6 %)
- IL (4.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 424 |
| 1890-1900 | 929 |
| 1900-1910 | 1,334 |
| 1910-1920 | 2,630 |
| 1920-1930 | 3,163 |
| 1930-1940 | 3,001 |
| 1940-1950 | 2,475 |
| 1950-1960 | 2,183 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,130 |
| 1970-1980 | 516 |
| 1980-1990 | 422 |
| 1990-2000 | 305 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,461 |
| 2010-2019 | 3,696 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,593 |
Famous people named Nola
- Nola Luxford: Actress, Broadcaster
Fun facts
- It originated as an abbreviated form of the traditional Irish Gaelic name Fionnuala.
- NOLA is the widely recognized acronym and nickname for the city of New Orleans, Louisiana.