Name comparison · boy names
Noah vs. Nolan
In 2025, Noah leads at #2 among U.S. boys' names, with Nolan at #65. The full 145-year picture below shows how the two names got here.
Popularity since 1880
Head to head
| Metric | Noah | Nolan |
|---|---|---|
| Trend | Stable | Stable |
| 2025 rank | #2 | #65 |
| Babies in 2025 | 20,358 | 4,846 |
| All-time peak | #1 in 2013 | #57 in 2023 |
| Uniqueness score | 0 / 100 | 16 / 100 |
| Strongest state | District of Columbia (#1) | Rhode Island (#22) |