Nolen is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #1604 in 2007 with 98 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2009 with 110 births ranking #1516. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 415.8%. In 2007, approximately 1 in every 21,176 boys born was named Nolen. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.