boys' name · peaked 2011

Nolin

Every Nolin since 1918 — 507 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
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Rank 2025
#8,062
among boys
Babies in 2025
10
named Nolin
Peak year
2011
24 babies
All-time total
507
since 1918

The story of Nolin

Nolin is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #8,062 in 2025 with 10 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.

Since 1918, 507 American babies have been named Nolin. Its peak came in 2011, when 24 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.

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 Nolin stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Nolin year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Boys Boys rank
2025 10 #8,062
2024 15 #6,106
2023 12 #7,178
2022 14 #6,386
2021 19 #5,063
2020 13 #6,536
2019 22 #4,597
2018 17 #5,479
2017 16 #5,712
2016 17 #5,483
2015 24 #4,253
2014 18 #5,205
2013 18 #5,114
2012 13 #6,558
2011 24 #4,180
2010 17 #5,411
2009 20 #4,878
2008 23 #4,352
2007 17 #5,363
2006 22 #4,330
2005 18 #4,776
2004 11 #6,849
2003 16 #4,975
2002 20 #4,147
2001 9 #7,350
2000 13 #5,500
1995 5 #9,879
1990 6 #7,831
1985
1980
1975
1970
1965
1960
1955
1950
1945
1940
1935
1930
1925 6 #4,064
1920
1915
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1900
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1880

Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Nolin in 2025?

Nolin ranked #8,062 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 10 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Nolin?

507 babies have been named Nolin in the United States since 1918, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Nolin most popular?

Nolin peaked in 2011, when 24 newborns received the name.

Is Nolin a boy or girl name?

Nolin is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Nolin rising or falling?

Nolin is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.

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