Boys name · California
Nolan in California
Nolan was the 94th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 424 babies named Nolan that year. Since 1920, California families have named 12,880 babies Nolan.
Popularity over time
Nolan in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 5 | 491st |
| 1948 | 13 | 478th |
| 1961 | 11 | 724th |
| 1974 | 20 | 575th |
| 1986 | 80 | 332nd |
| 1999 | 193 | 222nd |
| 2012 | 397 | 135th |
| 2025 | 424 | 94th |
Its rank among boys names in California climbed from 491st in 1920 to 94th in 2025.
The most babies named Nolan in California in a single year was 563, in 2015. Its best showing was 85th among boys names in 2021.
Across the country, Nolan reached its best rank of 16th in Colorado (2018). See Nolan in every state →
How popular is Nolan in California?
Nolan was the 94th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 424 babies named Nolan that year. Since 1920, California families have named 12,880 babies Nolan.
How many babies are named Nolan in California?
In 2025, 424 babies were named Nolan in California. The most babies named Nolan in California in a single year was 563, in 2015.
What is the rank of Nolan in California?
Nolan ranked 94th among boys names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 85th among boys names in 2021.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.