Declining since 2010, #7,679 for boys today.
Popularity of Nolin since 1918
Babies named Nolin per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 9 |
| 1920s | 16 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 44 |
| 2000s | 169 |
| 2010s | 186 |
| 2020s | 83 |
Meaning & origin
Nolin is an exceptionally rare American name that first appeared in U.S. Social Security records in 1918, a time when many modern coinages emerged. It reached its peak popularity in 2011 but has since declined, reflecting its status as an uncommon choice. With a 1-in-170,808 occurrence in 2025, Nolin is used sparingly. Its trajectory has been falling since around 2010, and it has never ranked among the top state lists. Parents drawn to Nolin may appreciate its similarity to the more familiar Nolan but with a distinctive ending.
Nolin is a modern and relatively rare name in the United States, first recorded in 1918. It may be an invented name, possibly influenced by surnames like Nolan or Nolyn, or a variant of the Irish surname Nolan (meaning 'descendant of Nuallán', itself possibly 'famous' or 'noble'). There is no clear etymological root, and its usage has been sporadic.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Nol, Noli
Sibling names for Nolin
Names that share Nolin's style, for a brother or sister.
