Boy · #7,370 in 2026

Knolan

Name: Popularity of the name Knolan in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Knolan, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#7,370

Peak Rank

#5,633 (2022)

Total Babies

154

5-Yr Trend

-2%

2010

First Year

2026

Last Year

2022

Peak Year

#5633

Peak Rank

154

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Knolan

Knolan first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2010, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2022, when 16 Knolans were born — ranking #5,633 that year. As of 2026, Knolan ranks #7,370 for baby boys with 9 births, holding steady (-2%). In total, more than 154 Knolans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Knolan

Phonetically similar names — useful when Knolan is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Nolan
Nolin
Nolen
Nealon
Neilan
Neylon
Newlon
Knallen
Molen
Molan
Newlin
Newlyn

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Knolan

What does the name Knolan mean?

Knolan is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2010. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Knolan in 2026?

In 2026, Knolan ranks #7,370 among boys' names in the U.S., with 9 babies given the name that year.

When was Knolan most popular?

Knolan reached its peak popularity in 2022, ranking #5,633 that year with 16 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Knolan most popular?

Knolan has historically been most popular in North Carolina. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Knolan.

Is Knolan a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Knolan is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Knolan?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Knolan include Hensley, Rucker, Sinai. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Knolan

Knolan is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2010 and has accumulated 154 births in the dataset. Knolan's peak popularity came in 2022 when it ranked #5,633. Use the chart and map above to compare Knolan's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.