Arland Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Arland has its roots in Old English, meaning 'eagle land'. It evolved from historical forms like Earnland and has a unique appeal in modern times. It does not have direct biblical relevance, and it has gained popularity as an uncommon name, often associated with strength and individuality.
The name Arland is most popular in Minnesota, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Silent Generation generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Arland has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Arland' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1337th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1114th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1780th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3601st out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 7805th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 18390th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 9573rd out of 23106 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 12526th out of 12526 names. Discover how the name 'Arland' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Arland"
Pronunciation
/ˈɑr.lənd/
Origin
Old English
Etymology
The name Arland is believed to derive from the Old English elements 'earn' meaning 'eagle' and 'land' meaning 'land' or 'territory'. Thus, it can be interpreted as 'eagle land' or 'land of the eagle'.
Meaning
eagle land
Language Evolution
Earnland, Arland, Arlond
Historical Usage
Arland is a name that has seen varying levels of usage over the centuries, but it gained popularity in the 20th century as a unique alternative to more common names.
Variants & Derivatives
Arlen, Arlyn, Arly
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Arland is perceived as a distinctive and strong name, appealing to those looking for something less traditional.
Famous People
Arland D. Williams Jr., Arland C. McCulloch
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Arland"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Arland"
"Arland" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1337th of 7545 | 472 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1114th of 6773 | 670 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1780th of 7552 | 367 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 3601st of 10718 | 131 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 7805th of 16616 | 62 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 18390th of 24088 | 16 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 9573rd of 23106 | 81 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 12526th of 12526 | 5 |
Regional Popularity of "Arland" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
65.75% 931st/1416 |
77.23% 1065th/1379 |
- |
85.99% 982nd/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
51.29% 793rd/1546 |
- | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
63.27% 1409th/2227 |
- | - |
56.97% 1581st/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Arland" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Arland"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Arland" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.