Nola
girl name#821 in 2025Nola entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #249 in 1894, ranks #821 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1880–2025
#821
rank today
#249
peak (1894)
331
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #308 |
| 1890s | #291 |
| 1900s | #286 |
| 1910s | #333 |
| 1920s | #380 |
| 1930s | #374 |
| 1940s | #484 |
| 1950s | #636 |
| 1960s | #1047 |
| 1970s | #1867 |
| 1980s | #2539 |
| 1990s | #3650 |
| 2000s | #1882 |
| 2010s | #771 |
| 2020s | #683 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Nola has been most popular in TX, CA, NC.
Living bearers
About 14,000 people named Nola are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Nola alive today was born around 1945, making them about 80 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Nola in 2025?
- Nola ranks #821 among US girl names in 2025, with 331 babies given the name.
- When was the name Nola most popular?
- Nola peaked in 1894, reaching #249 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Nola with classmates?
- Nola will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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