Holding steady.
Popularity of Deland since 1917
Babies named Deland per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1954, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Deland's real moment was 1964.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 |
| 1920s | 0 |
| 1930s | 7 |
| 1940s | 15 |
| 1950s | 83 |
| 1960s | 78 |
| 1970s | 37 |
| 1980s | 12 |
| 1990s | 32 |
| 2000s | 10 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Deland is a rarely used masculine name that first recorded in 1917, but saw its peak year in 1964, when it ranked the highest among its limited appearances. The trajectory since that peak has been stable, meaning it has remained consistently infrequent without notable revival. Despite its obscurity, Deland fits within mid-century naming patterns for boys, sharing sounds with more common names like Dennis and Ronald. Its top states historically have been few, reflecting its scattered usage.
The name Deland likely originates as a transferred use of the English surname Deland, which may be derived from a place name or a variant of Delaney or DeLand. As a given name, it has seen occasional use in the United States since the early 20th century, peaking in popularity during the mid-1960s. Its exact meaning is unclear.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dell, Andy, Lanny
Variants: DeLand
Sibling names for Deland
Names that share Deland's style, for a brother or sister.
