Declining since 2012, #14,942 for girls today.
Popularity of Nollie since 1887
Babies named Nollie per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2012, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Nollie's real moment was 1887.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 5 | 0 |
| 1890s | 21 | 0 |
| 1900s | 11 | 0 |
| 1910s | 69 | 23 |
| 1920s | 53 | 25 |
| 1930s | 16 | 25 |
| 1940s | 19 | 6 |
| 1950s | 0 | 7 |
| 1960s | 0 | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 | 0 |
| 2000s | 16 | 0 |
| 2010s | 101 | 0 |
| 2020s | 54 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Nollie is a rare and mostly historical feminine name that saw its peak usage in 1887, the year it first appeared in U.S. records. Since 2012, its popularity has been falling, and in 2025 it ranked 14,942, with an estimated 1 in 321,453 births. The name likely originated as a nickname or variant, possibly from Nola or the Irish surname Nally. Though never common, its simplicity and vintage charm could appeal to parents seeking an unusual, turn-of-the-century name.
Nollie is a name with unclear origins. It may have emerged as a pet form of Nola or Magnolia, or as a feminine variant of the Irish surname Nally. In the late 19th century, it saw modest use in the United States, with its peak recorded in 1887. The name has since declined, though it occasionally appears as a creative modern choice.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Nol, Noll
Variants: Nolie, Nolly
Sibling names for Nollie
Names that share Nollie's style, for a brother or sister.
