Boys name · Illinois
Nolan in Illinois
Nolan was the 60th most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 172 babies named Nolan that year. Since 1915, Illinois families have named 6,279 babies Nolan.
Popularity over time
Nolan in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1915 | 5 | 536th |
| 1930 | 6 | 474th |
| 1951 | 5 | 616th |
| 1970 | 10 | 595th |
| 1985 | 21 | 396th |
| 1998 | 70 | 204th |
| 2012 | 233 | 70th |
| 2025 | 172 | 60th |
Its rank among boys names in Illinois climbed from 536th in 1915 to 60th in 2025.
The most babies named Nolan in Illinois in a single year was 280, in 2015. Its best showing was 45th among boys names in 2018.
Across the country, Nolan reached its best rank of 16th in Colorado (2018). See Nolan in every state →
How popular is Nolan in Illinois?
Nolan was the 60th most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 172 babies named Nolan that year. Since 1915, Illinois families have named 6,279 babies Nolan.
How many babies are named Nolan in Illinois?
In 2025, 172 babies were named Nolan in Illinois. The most babies named Nolan in Illinois in a single year was 280, in 2015.
What is the rank of Nolan in Illinois?
Nolan ranked 60th among boys names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 45th among boys names in 2018.
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.