How Many People Are Named Nolen?
Complete statistics for the name Nolen: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Nolen is a very rare name, with only 2,512 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 131,376 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with 56% of those named Nolen being under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 6 represents harmony and balance.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 43All 3,399 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2009Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Nolen Through the Generations
Nolen has seen steady popularity since its peak in 2009 when there were 110 births. Today, it's a name mostly associated with older generations, with 1,120 people over 60, compared to 1,915 under 30. This trend suggests Nolen is becoming less common among younger parents but remains a stable choice for some families.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Nolen's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Nolen
How Many People Have the Name Nolen?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 10,314 people in the United States currently share the name Nolen. That works out to roughly 1 in every 32,136 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Nolen a Common or Rare Name?
Nolen is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Nolen Mean?
Nolen means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Nolen in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Nolen Most Popular?
The name Nolen reached peak popularity in 2009, with 110 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Nolen?
Approximately 10,314 people named Nolen live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 10,314. That works out to roughly 1 in 32,136 Americans.
Is Nolen a rare name?
Nolen is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 32,136 Americans has this name.
What does the name Nolen mean?
Nolen means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Nolen more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Nolen are male and 0% are female.
When was Nolen most popular?
Nolen peaked in 2009 with 110 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.