Nolin
Every Nolin since 1918 — 507 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
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.
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 |
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| 1925 | 6 | #4,064 |
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| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
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.