Gayland
Gayland is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Cheerful land or happy place.
Origin and history
Gayland is a rare masculine name of English origin, likely derived from a place name or surname combining terms for a cheerful disposition or place with 'land'. It saw its peak usage in the mid-20th century in the United States and has since become extremely rare. Today, it remains an unusual, vintage choice with historical American usage.
Popularity in the United States
1,025 babies in the United States have been named Gayland since 1880. It ranks #3658 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- TX (88.1 %)
- OK (6 %)
- CA (3 %)
- KS (3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 13 |
| 1920-1930 | 51 |
| 1930-1940 | 145 |
| 1940-1950 | 239 |
| 1950-1960 | 296 |
| 1960-1970 | 149 |
| 1970-1980 | 86 |
| 1980-1990 | 41 |
| 1990-2000 | 5 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Gay, Gale
Fun facts
- Gayland experienced its highest U.S. popularity during the mid-20th century before dropping out of common use.
- Like many given names ending in '-land', Gayland likely originated as an English habitational surname.