Noble or descendant of the noble one
Nolyn is a modern creative spelling of the Irish name Nolan. It is derived from the Gaelic surname Ó Nualláin, which stems from 'nuall' meaning 'noble' or 'famous' combined with a diminutive suffix.
About 19 boys were named Nolyn in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
