Famous, noble, or champion
Nolen is a variant of the Irish surname Nolan, derived from the Gaelic 'O Nuallain'. It is traditionally interpreted as meaning 'descendant of the noble one' or 'champion', rooted in the word 'nuall' meaning 'famous' or 'noble'.
Less common today
Nolen isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,511 in 2009.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Gospel singer and songwriter
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