Nolan

Meaning of Nolan

Nolan means "noble" or "famous". It can also mean "champion."

Nolan has Irish roots — browse every Irish baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Nolan

Nolan has held fairly steady, sitting around #65 in 2025 after peaking at #57 in 2023.

Notable people named Nolan

• Christopher Nolan
  Film director and writer
• Nolan Ryan
  Hall of Fame pitcher
• Nolan Gould
  Actor (Modern Family)
• Nolan Arenado
  Professional baseball player
• Nolan Bushnell
  Atari founder

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Questions about the name Nolan

What does the name Nolan mean?

Nolan means nolan means "noble" or "famous". it can also mean "champion.", and it comes from Irish origins.

Is Nolan a boy's or a girl's name?

Nolan is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Nolan?

In 2025, Nolan ranked #65 for boys, down from #64 the year before.

When was Nolan most popular?

Nolan peaked at #57 in 2023.