How old is someone named Nola?
The average Nola is 36 years old.
Half of all living Nolas are between 8 and 69. The average sits between a large young group and an older one, so many Nolas are much younger than 36.
When was Nola popular?
Nola is a comeback name. It was common in the early 1900s, nearly disappeared by mid-century, and has returned, peaking again in 2020.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 1,334 | 0 |
| 1910s | 2,630 | 0 |
| 1920s | 3,172 | under 100 |
| 1930s | 3,001 | 640 |
| 1940s | 2,475 | 1,400 |
| 1950s | 2,183 | 1,700 |
| 1960s | 1,130 | 990 |
| 1970s | 516 | 490 |
| 1980s | 422 | 410 |
| 1990s | 305 | 300 |
| 2000s | 1,461 | 1,400 |
| 2010s | 3,696 | 3,700 |
| 2020s | 2,593 | 2,600 |
How many Nolas are still alive?
About 14,000 Nolas are alive in the US today. That's 52% of the roughly 26,000 babies named Nola since 1880.
Roughly half of all Nolas ever born are still living.
What generation is the name Nola?
About two in five living Nolas are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Is Nola an old name?
Somewhat. Nola is older than 60 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Nola will be 29 in 2056, so its average age will actually fall, as the youngest Nolas make up more of the total.
Is Nola a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: over 99.9% of living Nolas are women.
Names the same age as Nola
NAME TWIN
Nola's name twin is Evelyn. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Evelyn's age curve is the closest match to Nola's: 90% alike.
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Questions about the name Nola
How old is the average Nola?
The average Nola in the US is 36 years old. The median is 18, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Nola?
About 14,000 Nolas are alive in the US today, out of roughly 26,000 babies given the name since 1880.
When was the name Nola most popular?
In 2020, when about 540 baby girls were named Nola.
Is Nola a Gen Alpha name?
Partly. Gen Alpha are the largest group, about 39% of living Nolas, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this