596births recorded
5Countries
1Variants
2024Peak · Northern Ireland
#159Northern Ireland 2025
Faolan is a boy name family recorded 596 times in 5 countries since 2005. It ranks highest today in Northern Ireland (#159 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Northern Ireland in 2024, at 129.0 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Faolan
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faolan | English | 238 | 🇮🇪 Ireland | #170 | 2025 | ▲ 336 % |
| Faolan | English | 197 | 🇺🇸 United States | #8243 | 2023 | ▲ 23 % |
| Faolan | English | 99 | 🇬🇧 Northern Ireland | #159 | 2024 | ▲ 115 % |
| Faolan | English | 57 | 🏴 England & Wales | #2131 | 2025 | ▲ 93 % |
| Faolan | English | 5 | 🇫🇷 France | – | 2018 | – |
Questions about Faolan
How popular is the name Faolan?
In 2025 it ranked #159 in Northern Ireland. Official registers record 596 births across 5 countries.
When was Faolan most popular?
It peaked in Northern Ireland in 2024, at 129.0 births per 100,000.
Is Faolan a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Faolan is a boy name.