Total births
802
Unisex name · since 1998
Nolyn
802 babies named Nolyn in U.S. Social Security records since 1998, with the highest year being 2019. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- #3666
- among boys today
- 802
- born since 1998
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 74%
- more common than other boys
802 babies have been named Nolyn since 1998, making it today's #3666 unisex name.
Nolyn has 802 recorded births among boys since 1998, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #3666 as of the latest data, more common than 74% of boys, busiest in the 2010s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1998 to 2025.
- #3666 among boys today
- 802 born since 1998
- 2010s peak decade
- 74% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Nolyn is currently the #3666 unisex name in America, more common than 74% of boys - 802 born since 1998, peaking in the 2010s.
- #3666
- among boys today
- 802
- born since 1998
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 74%
- more common than other boys
Nolyn vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#3666
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 74% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
46% of everyone ever named Nolyn was born in this single decade.
2019
Single peak year
53 babies were named Nolyn in 2019 - its busiest year on record.
How Nolyn compares
802 Top 34% higher than 66% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Nolyn's all-time total is 119% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Nolyn | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 802 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 53 | 23 | 22,252 |
Nolyn's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Nolyn's SSA record in two at 2012 and the more recent half accounts for 63% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 37%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1998, with only 7 births recorded -- set against the 2019 peak of 53, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Nolyn at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2019
Current rank
#3,666
Active since
1998
Nolyn popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1998–2025
- Peak year (2019)
- 53
- Annual births at peak, across 28 years of records
Nolyn popularity over time - girls
177 total births recorded since 2005 (Nolyn as girls' name)
Nolyn by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Nolyn's strongest decade.
371 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 46% of all-time use.
Nolyn births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 7
1990s
7 births
- 2000s
2000s
223 births
- 2010s
2010s
371 births
- 2020s
2020s
201 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 371 births (46% of all-time use).
How Nolyn compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Nolyn's total volume
Nolyn vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Nolyn by state
Where Nolyn concentrates geographically, total births since 1998
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 21 | 2.6% |
| #2 | Indiana | | 10 | 1.2% |
| #3 | North Carolina | | 9 | 1.1% |
| #4 | California | | 6 | 0.7% |
| #5 | Georgia | | 6 | 0.7% |
| #6 | Tennessee | | 5 | 0.6% |
Texas share of Nolyn's total US births 2.6%
Even split
21 of 802 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nolyn? ▼
Nolyn has been given to 802 babies in the U.S. since 1998, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #3666 as of the latest data. 53 babies were born in 2019, its single highest year.
When was Nolyn most popular? ▼
Nolyn was most popular in the 2010s decade with 371 total births. The single peak year was 2019.
Where is Nolyn most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Nolyn are Texas (21 births), Indiana (10 births), North Carolina (9 births).
Is Nolyn a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Nolyn is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 802 births, and as a girl's name it has 177 births.
How long has the name Nolyn been used? ▼
Records for Nolyn go back to 1998, giving 28 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Nolyn? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Nolan, Nolen, Noland, Nolberto, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Nolyn's data
- Nolyn's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (371 total births) through the 2020s (201) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Nolyns (21 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- 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 Nolyn
Nearby Names Like Nolyn
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Nolyn
Nolan Boy
#64 135,505 births
Nolen Boy
#2316 3,448 births
Noland Boy
#5927 1,778 births
Nolberto Boy
#9110 615 births
Nolin Boy
#5939 507 births
Compare Nolyn side by side: Nolyn vs Nolan Nolyn vs Nolen Nolyn vs Noland
Related Names
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Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1998–2025 (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. "Nolyn: #3666 Unisex Name - 802 Births, Peak 2019." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nolyn. 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 Nolyn 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 June 2026.