Boy Name
Nolan
"Famous, noble, champion"
Ranked #64 for boys
About the Name Nolan
Meaning
Famous, noble, champion
Origin
CelticGender
Boy
First Letter
NBoy Rank
#64
Girl Rank
#4843
Nolan is a boy name of Celtic origin. The name means "Famous, noble, champion" and Currently ranked #64 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with N or explore other Celtic names.
Popularity Over Time
#1960 1950
#1493 1960
#2006 1970
#4710 1980
#11820 1990
#26465 2000
#50246 2010
#25637 2020
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.
Famous People Named Nolan
- CN Christopher Nolan
- NR Nolan Ryan
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