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How Many People Are Named Nolan?
Estimated people named Nolan living in the U.S. today
123,055
Gender distribution
100% male · 0% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 131,160
- Peak year: 2015 (5,757 births)
- Estimated living today: 123,055
Nolan by age group — who carries the name today?
Nolan popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Nolan
Nolan has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 131,160 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 123,055 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 2,778 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Nolans you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Nolan in the US?
An estimated 123,055 people named Nolan are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Nolan uncommon — about 1 in 2,778 Americans.
Is Nolan a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Nolan is 100% male and 0% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was Nolan most popular?
Nolan peaked in 2015, when 5,757 babies were given the name. Its current trend is rising compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Nolan?
Nolan ranks #446 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 40 out of 100 (higher means rarer).