The nameNohlan

Nohlan is a form of Nolan, mostly given in France in the 2010s.

Meaning

Nolan comes from the Irish Ó Nualláin, of debated meaning, often linked to the idea of nobility.

Origin

Irish, through Nolan.

History

First found in France in 1996, Nohlan peaked in the early 2010s, helped by the fashion for Nolan. It is less common today.

Popularity of the name Nohlan

Nohlan in France

1462ndmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2013peak year (180 births)
1,865babies named Nohlan in France since 1900
090180 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Nohlan was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 1,230 births over the decade, 66% of all recorded babies named Nohlan. Its rise began around 2004, and it peaked in 2013. Half of all babies named Nohlan in France were born before 2013, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 30 births a year on average, against 81 in the five years before.

Variants and related names

Nohlan in our baby name lists

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Nohlan mean?

Nolan comes from the Irish Ó Nualláin, of debated meaning, often linked to the idea of nobility.

What is the origin of the name Nohlan?

Irish, through Nolan.

Is Nohlan a girl's or a boy's name?

Nohlan is a boy's name.

What are the variants of the name Nohlan?

Variants and related names of Nohlan include Nolan.