A small noble; descendant of Nuallán
Knolan is a modern American spelling variation of the traditional Irish name Nolan. It derives from the Gaelic surname Ó Nualláin, which is rooted in the word 'nuall' meaning 'noble' or 'famous' combined with a diminutive suffix.
Less common today
Knolan isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,838 in 2022.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
