How Many People Are Named Nolyn?
Complete statistics for the name Nolyn: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Nolyn is a very rare name for boys, with only 938 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 351,687 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with all 947 recorded births happening since 2000 and a peak in 2019.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 8 symbolizes power, authority, and success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 12All 947 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: 2019Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Nolyn Through the Generations
Nolyn emerged as a name in the early 2000s, gaining popularity among parents seeking unique monikers. By 2019, it reached its highest point with 67 births, reflecting a trend towards more creative and less traditional naming choices. Today, nearly all individuals named Nolyn are under 30, indicating its status as a contemporary name embraced by younger generations.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Nolyn's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Nolyn
How Many People Have the Name Nolyn?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 938 people in the United States currently share the name Nolyn. That works out to roughly 1 in every 351,687 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Nolyn a Common or Rare Name?
Nolyn is classified as Very 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 Nolyn Mean?
Nolyn means "modern coinage, evokes uniqueness" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Nolyn in SSA data, approximately 83% are male and 17% are female.
When Was Nolyn Most Popular?
The name Nolyn reached peak popularity in 2019, with 67 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
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 Nolyn?
Approximately 938 people named Nolyn live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 947. That works out to roughly 1 in 351,687 Americans.
Is Nolyn a rare name?
Nolyn is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 351,687 Americans has this name.
What does the name Nolyn mean?
Nolyn means "modern coinage, evokes uniqueness" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Nolyn more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 83% of people named Nolyn are male and 17% are female.
When was Nolyn most popular?
Nolyn peaked in 2019 with 67 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
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.