Nolin
Meaningfamous, noble · Irish form of Nolan
- US rank
- #7,679
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,882 in 1918
10 babies were named Nolin in the US in 2025. It has dropped 1,383 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1918–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Nolin you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 169,492 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Nolin, 10 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Nolin would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryNolin first shows up in US birth records in 1918, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 107 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1918, when it reached #2,882.
- TrendNolin has slipped 1,383 places over the last five years and now sits at #7,679. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningNolin is an Irish form of Nolan, which means “famous, noble”.
About the name Nolin
Nolin is a boy name of Irish origin meaning “famous, noble”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with N and ending in “-lin”. US birth records list Nolin for boys from 1918 to 2025, in 36 of those 108 years. Its best year was 1918, when it ranked #2,882 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #7,679, with 10 babies.
Origin:Irish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 4.5 | 224,719 boys |
| 1920s | 1.4 | 694,444 boys |
| 1990s | 2.3 | 438,596 boys |
| 2000s | 8.4 | 118,483 boys |
| 2010s | 9.9 | 100,908 boys |
| 2020s | 8.0 | 125,000 boys |
Other spellings of Nolin
More Irish boy names
- Boy name: Liam · resolute protector
- Unisex name: Owen · well-born
- Unisex name: Logan · little hollow
- Unisex name: Nolan · descendant of Nuallán
- Unisex name: Gael · a Gael
- Boy name: Arthur · possibly bear
- Unisex name: Ryan · little king
- Boy name: Dominic · of the Lord
Questions about the name Nolin
What does the name Nolin mean?
Nolin means “famous, noble” in Irish, as a form of Nolan.
What is the origin of the name Nolin?
Nolin has Irish roots in our records. Other Irish names include Liam, Owen, Logan.
Is Nolin a boy or girl name?
Nolin is a boy name.
How popular is the name Nolin?
Nolin ranked #7,679 for US boys in 2025, given to 10 babies. Its best year was 1918 (#2,882).