Declining since 2022, #4,396 for boys today.
Popularity of Noland since 1912
Babies named Noland per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 73 |
| 1920s | 115 |
| 1930s | 91 |
| 1940s | 111 |
| 1950s | 206 |
| 1960s | 212 |
| 1970s | 159 |
| 1980s | 132 |
| 1990s | 161 |
| 2000s | 147 |
| 2010s | 209 |
| 2020s | 162 |
Meaning & origin
Noland is a rare American given name, likely derived from the Irish surname Nolan. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1912, but remained uncommon for decades. The name reached its highest popularity in 2021, though numbers have been falling since 2022. In 2025, it ranked 4396, with just 1 in 74,264 boys receiving the name. Unlike more common Irish surnames like Nolan or Finnegan, Noland has never been a top 1000 name. Its rarity appeals to parents seeking an unusual but familiar-sounding alternative to Nolan, often with the nickname 'Noe'. The name has not been notably concentrated in any particular U.S. state, reflecting its scattered, low-frequency usage.
Noland is likely an Anglicized variant of the Irish surname Ó Nualláin, meaning 'descendant of Nuallán', from 'nuall' meaning 'famous' or 'shout'. As a given name, it emerged in America in the early 20th century, possibly influenced by the popularity of similar-sounding names like Nolan and Roland.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Noe, Lanny, Nole
Variants: Nolan
Sibling names for Noland
Names that share Noland's style, for a brother or sister.
