Names Starting With N
BoyIrish#47 in 2025
Nolan
Nolan is a boys' name of Irish origin meaning “descendant of the champion.” It ranked #47 in the United States in 2025.
pronunciation
NOH-lun
meaning & origin
The name Nolan means “descendant of the champion.” It comes from the Irish language tradition.
An Irish surname from Gaelic 'Ó Nualláin,' meaning descendant of Nuallán, which derives from 'nuall' meaning champion or noble. It has transitioned smoothly from surname to first name, popular across the United States.
popularity over time
#552020
#532021
#512022
#492023
#472024
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #47 |
| 2023 | #49 |
| 2022 | #51 |
| 2021 | #53 |
| 2020 | #55 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
famous people named Nolan
- Christopher Nolan (filmmaker)
- Nolan Ryan (baseball player)
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