Nolen
Nolen is a boy's name of Irish origin.
Meaning
Descendant of Nuallán, associated with fame or shouting.
Origin and history
Nolen is a masculine given name of Irish Gaelic origin, derived from the surname Nolan (from Ó Nualláin), meaning descendant of Nuallán. Historically used as a surname, it gained traction in the United States as an alternative spelling of Nolan. It remains a moderately soft, steady choice for American parents.
Popularity in the United States
3,448 babies in the United States have been named Nolen since 1880. It ranks #2177 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1547.
States where it is most popular
- TX (18 %)
- CA (14 %)
- AL (11.9 %)
- TN (9.6 %)
- FL (7.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 7 |
| 1900-1910 | 16 |
| 1910-1920 | 183 |
| 1920-1930 | 287 |
| 1930-1940 | 221 |
| 1940-1950 | 190 |
| 1950-1960 | 160 |
| 1960-1970 | 95 |
| 1970-1980 | 75 |
| 1980-1990 | 131 |
| 1990-2000 | 213 |
| 2000-2010 | 648 |
| 2010-2019 | 841 |
| 2020-2029 | 381 |
Famous people named Nolen
- Nolen Sanford: American football player
Fun facts
- Nolen is a phonetic variant of the traditional Irish surname Nolan.
- The root 'Nuallán' comes from the Old Irish word 'nuall', meaning noble, famous, or a shout.