Nolin: Name Popularity, History & Rankings (1880

By decade. Change compares yearly averages, so the current partial decade is on equal footing. Best rank is the name's best yearly rank within the decade.

Decade	Boys	Per year	Change	Best rank
1880s	–	–	–	–
1890s	–	–	–	–
1900s	–	–	–	–
1910s	9	1	–	#3,034
1920s	16	2	+78%	#4,064
1930s	–	–	–	–
1940s	–	–	–	–
1950s	–	–	–	–
1960s	–	–	–	–
1970s	–	–	–	–
1980s	–	–	–	–
1990s	44	4	–	#6,373
2000s	169	17	+284%	#4,147
2010s	186	19	+10%	#4,180
2020s (to 2025)	83	14	-26%	#5,063

Decade

Boys

Per year

Change

Best rank

1880s

–

1890s

–

1900s

–

1910s

–

#3,034

1920s

+78%

#4,064

1930s

–

1940s

–

1950s

–

1960s

–

1970s

–

1980s

–

1990s

–

#6,373

2000s

169

+284%

#4,147

2010s

186

+10%

#4,180

2020s (to 2025)

-26%

#5,063

The story of Nolin

Nolin is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #8,062 in 2025 with 10 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.

Since 1918, 507 American babies have been named Nolin. Its peak came in 2011, when 24 newborns received the name, the signature sound of the 2010s.

The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Nolin stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

How old are people named Nolin?

The median living Nolin is about 14 years old; half are between 7 and 20. An estimated 500 people named Nolin are alive in the United States today.

Estimated from births per year and Social Security period life tables; an approximation of the living age distribution, by age in years.

Nolin year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year	Boys	Boys rank
2025	10	#8,062
2024	15	#6,106
2023	12	#7,178
2022	14	#6,386
2021	19	#5,063
2020	13	#6,536
2019	22	#4,597
2018	17	#5,479
2017	16	#5,712
2016	17	#5,483
2015	24	#4,253
2014	18	#5,205
2013	18	#5,114
2012	13	#6,558
2011	24	#4,180
2010	17	#5,411
2009	20	#4,878
2008	23	#4,352
2007	17	#5,363
2006	22	#4,330
2005	18	#4,776
2004	11	#6,849
2003	16	#4,975
2002	20	#4,147
2001	9	#7,350
2000	13	#5,500
1995	5	#9,879
1990	6	#7,831
1985	–	–
1980	–	–
1975	–	–
1970	–	–
1965	–	–
1960	–	–
1955	–	–
1950	–	–
1945	–	–
1940	–	–
1935	–	–
1930	–	–
1925	6	#4,064
1920	–	–
1915	–	–
1910	–	–
1905	–	–
1900	–	–
1895	–	–
1890	–	–
1885	–	–
1880	–	–

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Nolin, drawn from the same Social Security data as the charts above.

How old is the average Nolin?

The median living Nolin is about 14 years old. Half of all living Nolins are between 7 and 20 years old.

How many people named Nolin are alive today?

An estimated 500 people named Nolin are alive in the United States, based on 507 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

How popular is the name Nolin in 2025?

Nolin ranked #8,062 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 10 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Nolin?

507 babies have been named Nolin in the United States since 1918, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Nolin most popular?

Nolin peaked in 2011, when 24 newborns received the name.

Is Nolin a boy or girl name?

Nolin is overwhelmingly a boy's name: 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Nolin rising or falling?

Nolin is declining, less popular now than a decade ago.

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Nolin popularity over time

The story of Nolin

How old are people named Nolin?

Nolin year by year

Frequently asked questions

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