Harland Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Harland is an Old English name meaning 'gray land', evolving through historical forms like Hereweald and Haralund. It conveys traits of strength and stability. The name is not associated with any biblical significance and saw a rise in popularity in the 20th century, with notable figures such as Harland Sanders contributing to its recognition.
The name Harland is most popular in Maine, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. 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, Harland has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, 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 South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Harland' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 548th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 681st out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1124th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2136th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3924th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 5723rd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2901st out of 23106 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 20416th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Harland' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Harland"
Pronunciation
/ˈhɑːrlənd/
Origin
Old English
Etymology
The name Harland is derived from the Old English elements 'har' meaning 'gray' and 'land' meaning 'land' or 'ground'.
Meaning
gray land
Language Evolution
Hereweald, Harland, Haralund
Historical Usage
Harland gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in the United States, as a given name and surname.
Variants & Derivatives
Harlen, Harlan
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Harland is perceived as a unique and somewhat traditional name, often associated with strength and stability.
Famous People
Harland Sanders - founder of Kentucky Fried Chicken, Harland Miller - British artist and writer
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Harland"
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 "Harland"
"Harland" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 548th of 7545 | 2,044 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 681st of 6773 | 1,520 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1124th of 7552 | 845 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 2136th of 10718 | 309 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 3924th of 16616 | 207 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 5723rd of 24088 | 215 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 2901st of 23106 | 501 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 20416th of 30306 | 24 |
Regional Popularity of "Harland" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
23.66% 335th/1416 |
32.92% 454th/1379 |
61.45% 1454th/2366 |
56.04% 640th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
26.52% 410th/1546 |
41.32% 643rd/1556 |
61.62% 1450th/2353 |
54.75% 847th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
38.62% 860th/2227 |
67.94% 1651st/2430 |
77.71% 2217th/2853 |
47.24% 1311th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
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64.38% 2265th/3518 |
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| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
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53.84% 3673rd/6822 |
55.83% 3504th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Harland" 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 "Harland"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Harland" 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.