Nolen
Every Nolen since 1892 — 3,458 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Nolen
Nolen is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,381 in 2025 with 58 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1892, 3,458 American babies have been named Nolen. Its peak came in 2009, when 110 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Nolen stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Nolen year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 58 | #2,381 |
| 2024 | — | — | 61 | #2,334 |
| 2023 | 5 | #16,961 | 52 | #2,570 |
| 2022 | — | — | 72 | #2,091 |
| 2021 | — | — | 69 | #2,103 |
| 2020 | — | — | 69 | #2,060 |
| 2019 | — | — | 79 | #1,895 |
| 2018 | — | — | 82 | #1,850 |
| 2017 | — | — | 72 | #1,995 |
| 2016 | — | — | 91 | #1,718 |
| 2015 | — | — | 88 | #1,749 |
| 2014 | 5 | #18,509 | 77 | #1,899 |
| 2013 | — | — | 79 | #1,823 |
| 2012 | — | — | 93 | #1,663 |
| 2011 | — | — | 82 | #1,775 |
| 2010 | — | — | 98 | #1,608 |
| 2009 | — | — | 110 | #1,516 |
| 2008 | — | — | 84 | #1,786 |
| 2007 | — | — | 98 | #1,604 |
| 2006 | — | — | 61 | #2,141 |
| 2005 | — | — | 58 | #2,122 |
| 2004 | — | — | 64 | #1,924 |
| 2003 | — | — | 45 | #2,383 |
| 2002 | — | — | 49 | #2,185 |
| 2001 | — | — | 45 | #2,268 |
| 2000 | — | — | 34 | #2,721 |
| 1995 | — | — | 15 | #4,213 |
| 1990 | — | — | 17 | #3,562 |
| 1985 | — | — | 13 | #3,543 |
| 1980 | — | — | 8 | #4,824 |
| 1975 | — | — | 6 | #5,267 |
| 1970 | — | — | 6 | #4,576 |
| 1965 | — | — | 8 | #3,170 |
| 1960 | — | — | 6 | #3,942 |
| 1955 | — | — | 21 | #1,714 |
| 1950 | — | — | 16 | #1,931 |
| 1945 | — | — | 15 | #1,832 |
| 1940 | — | — | 24 | #1,391 |
| 1935 | — | — | 19 | #1,638 |
| 1930 | — | — | 28 | #1,388 |
| 1925 | — | — | 30 | #1,352 |
| 1920 | — | — | 35 | #1,229 |
| 1915 | — | — | 27 | #1,295 |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | 5 | #1,444 |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Nolen in 2025?
Nolen ranked #2,381 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 58 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Nolen?
3,458 babies have been named Nolen in the United States since 1892, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Nolen most popular?
Nolen peaked in 2009, when 110 newborns received the name.
Is Nolen a boy or girl name?
Nolen is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Nolen rising or falling?
Nolen is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.