Total births
190
Boys' name · since 1968
Nole
Since 1968, U.S. Social Security records show 190 babies named Nole, peaking in 2002. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 190
- total births
- 1968–2022
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 37%
- born in that decade
190 boys have been named Nole since 1968, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Nole has been recorded 190 times among boys since 1968, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1968 to 2022.
- 190 total births
- 1968–2022 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 37% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
190 boys have been named Nole since 1968, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2022.
- 190
- total births
- 1968–2022
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 37%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
37% of everyone ever named Nole was born in this single decade.
2002
Single peak year
13 babies were named Nole in 2002 - its busiest year on record.
Nole's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Nole's SSA record in two at 2005 and the more recent half accounts for 51% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 49%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1977, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2002 peak of 13, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Nole at a glance
Last recorded 2022Peak year
2002
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1968
Nole popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1968–2022
- Peak year (2002)
- 13
- Annual births at peak, across 55 years of records
Nole popularity over time - girls
5 total births recorded since 2005 (Nole as girls' name)
Nole by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Nole's strongest decade.
71 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 37% of all-time use.
Nole births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 7
1960s
7 births
- 1970s 21
1970s
21 births
- 1980s 11
1980s
11 births
- 1990s 11
1990s
11 births
- 2000s
2000s
71 births
- 2010s
2010s
60 births
- 2020s 9
2020s
9 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 71 births (37% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nole? ▼
Since 1968, Social Security records show 190 babies named Nole. The most recent recorded year was 2022. Its busiest year on record was 2002, with 13 births.
When was Nole most popular? ▼
Nole was most popular in the 2000s decade with 71 total births. The single peak year was 2002.
How long has the name Nole been used? ▼
Nole has been recorded in Social Security data since 1968, spanning 55 years of data through 2022.
What names are similar to Nole? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Nolan, Nolen, Noland, Nolyn, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Nole's data
- Nole's decade-level peak was the 2000s (71 total births); usage has since declined to 9 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Nole
Nearby Names Like Nole
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Nole
Nolan Boy
#64 135,505 births
Nolen Boy
#2316 3,448 births
Noland Boy
#5927 1,778 births
Nolyn Boy
#3666 802 births
Nolberto Boy
#9110 615 births
Compare Nole side by side: Nole vs Nolan Nole vs Nolen Nole vs Noland
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1968–2022 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Nole: Baby Name Since 1968 - 190 Births, Peak 2002." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nole. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Nole draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.