Arland
Arland is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Eagle land, high land, or pledge.
Origin and history
Arland is a traditional masculine given name of Germanic and Old English origin, historically functioning as both a topographic surname and a personal name. Etymologically linked to terms meaning 'eagle land' or 'pledge,' it was used moderately in the early-to-mid 20th century in the U.S. and remains a rare choice today.
Popularity in the United States
1,807 babies in the United States have been named Arland since 1880. It ranks #3013 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1877.
States where it is most popular
- MN (32.3 %)
- WI (24.2 %)
- CA (12.1 %)
- MI (10.1 %)
- NY (10.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 18 |
| 1910-1920 | 155 |
| 1920-1930 | 382 |
| 1930-1940 | 415 |
| 1940-1950 | 284 |
| 1950-1960 | 183 |
| 1960-1970 | 129 |
| 1970-1980 | 65 |
| 1980-1990 | 66 |
| 1990-2000 | 10 |
| 2000-2010 | 5 |
| 2010-2019 | 45 |
| 2020-2029 | 50 |
Famous people named Arland
- Arland D. Williams Jr.: Bank Examiner, Hero
Fun facts
- Arland originally developed as an English and Scandinavian habitational surname before being adopted as a given name.
- The name saw its highest relative usage in the United States during the 1920s and 1930s.