Boys name · Iowa
Nolan in Iowa
Nolan was the 63rd most popular boys name in Iowa in 2025, with 49 babies named Nolan that year. Since 1945, Iowa families have named 2,212 babies Nolan.
Popularity over time
Nolan in Iowa, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1945 | 6 | 280th |
| 1983 | 10 | 202nd |
| 1990 | 23 | 134th |
| 1997 | 50 | 88th |
| 2004 | 51 | 97th |
| 2011 | 72 | 55th |
| 2018 | 82 | 29th |
| 2025 | 49 | 63rd |
Its rank among boys names in Iowa climbed from 280th in 1945 to 63rd in 2025.
The most babies named Nolan in Iowa in a single year was 96, in 2015. Its best showing was 29th 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 Iowa?
Nolan was the 63rd most popular boys name in Iowa in 2025, with 49 babies named Nolan that year. Since 1945, Iowa families have named 2,212 babies Nolan.
How many babies are named Nolan in Iowa?
In 2025, 49 babies were named Nolan in Iowa. The most babies named Nolan in Iowa in a single year was 96, in 2015.
What is the rank of Nolan in Iowa?
Nolan ranked 63rd among boys names in Iowa in 2025. Its best showing was 29th 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.