Nolen
Boy name · Celtic Gaelic · Irish
- US rank
- #2,363
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #861 in 1892
58 babies were named Nolen in the US in 2025. It has dropped 317 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1892–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Nolen you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 29,412 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Nolen, 58 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Nolen would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryNolen first shows up in US birth records in 1892, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 133 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1892, when it reached #861.
- TrendNolen has slipped 317 places over the last five years and now sits at #2,363. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
About the name Nolen
Nolen is a boy name of Celtic Gaelic and Irish origin. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with N and ending in “-len”. US birth records list Nolen for boys from 1892 to 2025, in 118 of those 134 years. Its best year was 1892, when it ranked #861 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #2,363, with 58 babies.
Origin:Celtic Gaelic namesIrish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1890s | 7.2 | 139,373 boys |
| 1900s | 10 | 95,602 boys |
| 1910s | 25 | 40,355 boys |
| 1920s | 26 | 38,344 boys |
| 1930s | 21 | 47,778 boys |
| 1940s | 13 | 76,278 boys |
| 1950s | 8.0 | 125,786 boys |
| 1960s | 5.0 | 201,207 boys |
| 1970s | 4.5 | 220,751 boys |
| 1980s | 7.1 | 140,647 boys |
| 1990s | 11 | 91,075 boys |
| 2000s | 32 | 30,931 boys |
| 2010s | 45 | 22,361 boys |
| 2020s | 37 | 27,223 boys |
Other spellings of Nolen
More Celtic Gaelic boy names
- Boy name: Bowen · son of Owen
- Boy name: Malcolm · devotee of Saint Columba
- Boy name: Danny · God is my judge
- Boy name: Calum · dove
- Unisex name: Bowie · yellow-haired
- Boy name: Cian · ancient
- Unisex name: Naveen · new
- Boy name: Earl · nobleman
Questions about the name Nolen
What is the origin of the name Nolen?
Nolen has Celtic Gaelic, Irish roots in our records. Other Celtic Gaelic names include Bowen, Malcolm, Danny.
Is Nolen a boy or girl name?
Nolen is a boy name.
How popular is the name Nolen?
Nolen ranked #2,363 for US boys in 2025, given to 58 babies. Its best year was 1892 (#861).