Boy · #6,216 in 2026

Nolin

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

Current Rank

#6,216

Peak Rank

#2,882 (2011)

Total Babies

525

5-Yr Trend

-21%

1918

First Year

2026

Last Year

2011

Peak Year

#2882

Peak Rank

525

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Nolin

Nolin first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1918, with 9 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2011, when 24 Nolins were born — ranking #4,110 that year. As of 2026, Nolin ranks #6,216 for baby boys with 14 births, falling sharply (-21%). In total, more than 525 Nolins have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Nolin

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

Nolan
Newlin
Newlyn
Knolling
Molin
Nolen
Nealon
Neilan
Neylon
Newlon
Knallen
Nylon

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Nolin

What does the name Nolin mean?

Nolin is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1918. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Nolin in 2026?

In 2026, Nolin ranks #6,216 among boys' names in the U.S., with 14 babies given the name that year.

When was Nolin most popular?

Nolin reached its peak popularity in 2011, ranking #2,882 that year with 24 babies given the name.

Is Nolin a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Nolin?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Nolin include Nell, Aquilla, Flavius. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Nolin

Nolin is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1918 and has accumulated 525 births in the dataset. Nolin's peak popularity came in 2011 when it ranked #2,882. Use the chart and map above to compare Nolin'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.