Nolen is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #1785 in 2008 with 84 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2009 with 110 births ranking #1516. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 342.1%. In 2008, approximately 1 in every 24,285 boys born was named Nolen. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.