How Many People Are Named Nolan?

Curious about how common the name Nolan is? Our tool provides a statistical estimate of how many people in the United States share this name, along with an easy-to-understand breakdown of its popularity and rarity.

Estimated Count 131,160
Popularity Level Rare
Probability 1 in 2,516 people

What Does This Mean?

Based on aggregated statistical analysis, approximately 131,160 people in the United States are estimated to share the name Nolan.

To make this easier to understand, this means that about 1 out of every 2,516 people has this name.

This classification places Nolan in the Rare category compared to other names nationwide.

How This Name Tool Works

Our system analyzes large-scale name frequency patterns and applies statistical modeling to estimate how often a name appears within the U.S. population.

When you search for a name, the tool processes aggregated historical patterns and probability calculations to deliver a clear and privacy-friendly estimate — without accessing private records or personal data.

All results shown are estimates and should be interpreted as statistical approximations, not exact counts.

Detailed Statistics for Nolan

Name Rarity and Probability

Rarity: Rare

Probability: 1 in 2,516 people

Total Count

131,160

Top 10%

Gender Distribution

Male: 130,624
Female: 536

Predicted Gender

Female

Age Information

Average Age: 21

  • Young (<30) 106,652
  • Adult (30–60) 14,823
  • Old (>60) 9,685

Additional Characteristics

Same Character %: 40.0%

Starts with "A" %: 0.0%

Year-Wise Usages

State-Wise Usages

  • Alaska 315
  • Alabama 1,588
  • Arkansas 768
  • Arizona 1,769
  • California 12,449
  • Colorado 2,462
  • Connecticut 1,035
  • DC 165
  • Delaware 367
  • Florida 4,499
  • Georgia 3,736
  • Hawaii 467
  • Iowa 2,163
  • Idaho 503
  • Illinois 6,104
  • Indiana 4,267
  • Kansas 1,322
  • Kentucky 2,088
  • Louisiana 3,155
  • Massachusetts 3,344
  • Maryland 1,735
  • Maine 638
  • Michigan 5,981
  • Minnesota 3,944
  • Missouri 3,060
  • Mississippi 1,130
  • Montana 411
  • North Carolina 4,257
  • North Dakota 471
  • Nebraska 1,329
  • New Hampshire 668
  • New Jersey 2,256
  • New Mexico 450
  • Nevada 661
  • New York 4,988
  • Ohio 6,006
  • Oklahoma 1,528
  • Oregon 1,674
  • Pennsylvania 5,772
  • Rhode Island 409
  • South Carolina 1,457
  • South Dakota 496
  • Tennessee 2,642
  • Texas 9,638
  • Utah 1,138
  • Virginia 2,608
  • Vermont 190
  • Washington 3,256
  • Wisconsin 3,929
  • West Virginia 487
  • Wyoming 172
Disclaimer: Results shown are statistical estimates based on aggregated data and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Nolan?

Approximately 131,160 people in the United States are estimated to share the name Nolan, based on statistical analysis.

Is Nolan a rare name?

Nolan is considered Rare when compared to other names in the U.S. population.

Are these numbers exact?

No. Exact full-name counts are not publicly available. This tool provides statistical estimates designed to be informative and easy to understand.