Nolan is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #4743 in 2018 with 29 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2019 with 36 births ranking #4055. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 314.3%. In 2018, approximately 1 in every 58,635 girls born was named Nolan. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Nolan comes from an Irish surname and is usually traced back to the old personal name Nuallan. It has an energetic, modern feel while still leaning on genuine Irish roots.
The name grew in popularity through the wider trend for using surnames as first names. Its appeal lies in sounding friendly, strong, and contemporary without feeling invented.