Noland
Noland is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Famous land or noble land.
Origin and history
Noland is a variant of the traditional name Nolan, which derives from an Irish surname, or from Germanic root words meaning famous or noble land. It has seen consistent, low-volume usage in the United States for over a century. It offers a slightly distinctive spelling alternative to the more common Nolan.
Popularity in the United States
1,778 babies in the United States have been named Noland since 1880. It ranks #3031 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1765.
States where it is most popular
- LA (54.5 %)
- MO (45.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 73 |
| 1920-1930 | 115 |
| 1930-1940 | 91 |
| 1940-1950 | 111 |
| 1950-1960 | 206 |
| 1960-1970 | 212 |
| 1970-1980 | 159 |
| 1980-1990 | 132 |
| 1990-2000 | 161 |
| 2000-2010 | 147 |
| 2010-2019 | 209 |
| 2020-2029 | 162 |
Fun facts
- Noland developed as a less common variant of Nolan, likely influenced by similar names ending in '-land' such as Roland.
- While never reaching top popularity charts, Noland has maintained a modest and steady presence in American birth records since the late 19th century.