boy's name
Nolhan
noh-LAN (French)
- Origin Irish
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Popularity Top 1000 (France)
- Births on record 7,603
France
#572
2025 births
Nolhan is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 75 babies in France, ranking #572. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in France.
- Nolhan is a name of Irish origin.
- Peaked in France in 2013, when 680 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade in France.
- Today about 1 in 7,860 babies in France is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1992.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Nolhan Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 55 |
| 2000s | 2,025 |
| 2010s | 4,785 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 650 |
How Popular Is Nolhan?
In 2025, Nolhan was given to 75 babies in France, ranking #572 that year. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in France.
Where Nolhan Is Used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Nolhan
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Nolhan Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Nolhan over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Nolhan
- French noh-LAN
Sibling Names for Nolhan
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Nolhan — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Nolhan
Is Nolhan a girl's or a boy's name?
Nolhan is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Nolhan?
Nolhan has 2 syllables.
When was Nolhan most popular?
Nolhan peaked in 2013, when 680 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.
Is Nolhan a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Nolhan currently ranks #572 in France. It has been falling over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.