Nolen Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Nolen has Irish origins, meaning 'noble' or 'famous', and evolved from the Gaelic Ó Nualláin. Its historical forms include Ó Nualláin and Nolan. The name is associated with positive traits and has no biblical relevance. It gained popularity in the 20th century, especially in Irish-American communities.
The name Nolen is most popular in Alabama, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha 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, Nolen has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, too falling for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Nolen' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1392nd out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1531st out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2083rd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3610th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3525th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1972nd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1998th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 26286th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Nolen' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Nolen"
Pronunciation
/ˈnoʊlən/
Origin
Irish
Etymology
Nolen is derived from the Gaelic surname Ó Nualláin, meaning 'descendant of Nuallan', where Nuallan is a diminutive form of 'nual', which means 'noble' or 'famous'.
Meaning
noble, famous
Language Evolution
Ó Nualláin, Nuallan, Nolan
Historical Usage
Nolen gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly among Irish diaspora communities in the United States.
Variants & Derivatives
Nolan, Nole, Noel
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Nolen is perceived as a unique and modern name with Irish roots, often associated with friendliness and warmth.
Famous People
Nolen Ellison, Nolen Smith
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Nolen"
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 "Nolen"
"Nolen" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1392nd of 7545 | 434 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1531st of 6773 | 380 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 2083rd of 7552 | 286 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 3610th of 10718 | 130 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 3525th of 16616 | 242 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1972nd of 24088 | 1,015 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1998th of 23106 | 890 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 26286th of 30306 | 10 |
Regional Popularity of "Nolen" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
43.58% 1031st/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
58.52% 1377th/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - |
77.71% 2217th/2853 |
- |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - |
67.60% 3511th/5194 |
- |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
34.24% 1569th/4582 |
66.98% 3459th/5164 |
29.30% 2143rd/7313 |
31.35% 2340th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
51.86% 2066th/3984 |
65.92% 2958th/4487 |
25.73% 1755th/6822 |
41.17% 2584th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Nolen" by Generation for Female 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) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Nolen"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Nolen" 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.