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The story behind the name
Nolan belongs to a group of fetching Irish surnames that have seen a rise in popularity and usage as first names on the other side of the Atlantic. Since gender-neutral Nolan means “champion,” it’s only fitting that it's popular with athletes. Baseball players Nolan Ryan (a Hall of Famer) and Nolan Arenado, and football player Nolan Carroll are just a few that come to mind. Nolan has been steadily rising in popularity since the 1970s. Alternate spellings include Nolin, Noland, and Nolen. "American Pie" actor Thomas Ian Nicholas named his son Nolan River.
