Boy Name

Nolan

"Famous, noble, champion"

Ranked #64 for boys

About the Name Nolan

Meaning

Famous, noble, champion

Origin

Celtic

Gender

Boy

First Letter

Boy 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.

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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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Nicholas

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Quick Facts

Syllables: 2
Letters: 5
Starts with: N
Origin: Celtic

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