Nolen
Pronunciation: [ n-AHL-uhn ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Nolen first appeared in US Social Security records in 2014.
Over 10 babies have been named Nolen in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Nolen is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #42,494 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #42,494
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Nolen is also used as a boy name, ranked #2347.
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About the Name Nolen
Nolen is a girl name .
Is Nolen a boy or girl name? Nolen is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #42,494 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #2,347. Nolen is more commonly used as a boy name.
Nolen is currently ranked #42,494 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Nolen include Nol, Noy, Noie, and Nolkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
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