Nola Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Nola has Latin roots, meaning 'a bell'. It evolved from its Latin origins through Italian into modern English usage. It is associated with a historical city and represents creativity. There is no direct biblical relevance. The name has gained popularity in the 20th century and is viewed positively today, linked to notable personalities.
The name Nola is most popular in Kentucky, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Nola has been falling for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, falling for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Nola' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 6977th out of 7545 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 348th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 402nd out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 678th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1627th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2937th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1367th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 692nd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Nola' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Nola"
Pronunciation
/ˈnoʊlə/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Nola is derived from the Latin word 'nola', which means 'a bell'. It is also associated with the ancient city of Nola in Campania, Italy.
Meaning
a bell
Language Evolution
Nola (Latin), Nola (Italian), Nola (English)
Historical Usage
Nola gained popularity in the English-speaking world during the 20th century and has been used as both a given name and a place name.
Variants & Derivatives
Nolie, Nolita, Nol
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Nola is perceived as a unique and charming name, often associated with artistic and creative individuals.
Famous People
Nola Ochs, a notable American centenarian and world record holder, Nola Thacker, an American artist and writer
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Nola"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Nola"
"Nola" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 6977th of 7545 | 9 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 348th of 9107 | 6,340 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 402nd of 9204 | 5,227 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 678th of 12526 | 3,816 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1627th of 19264 | 958 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 2937th of 27321 | 585 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 1367th of 35406 | 2,505 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 692nd of 30306 | 5,014 |
Regional Popularity of "Nola" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Nola" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
26.13% 370th/1416 |
64.47% 889th/1379 |
11.58% 274th/2366 |
35.46% 405th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
22.64% 350th/1546 |
43.51% 677th/1556 |
15.72% 370th/2353 |
20.04% 310th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
25.82% 575th/2227 |
44.86% 1090th/2430 |
24.89% 710th/2853 |
21.55% 598th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
62.75% 1843rd/2937 |
85.33% 2972nd/3483 |
59.52% 2094th/3518 |
43.52% 1760th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
100.00% 3685th/3685 |
73.25% 3278th/4475 |
57.76% 3000th/5194 |
74.56% 4710th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
22.61% 1036th/4582 |
22.42% 1158th/5164 |
23.26% 1701st/7313 |
19.31% 1441st/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
14.98% 597th/3984 |
14.73% 661st/4487 |
9.69% 661st/6822 |
15.03% 943rd/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Nola"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Nola" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.