Moreland
- US rank
- Unranked
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #2,871 in 1940
0 babies were named Moreland in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1916–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- HistoryMoreland first shows up in US birth records in 1916, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 109 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1940, when it reached #2,871.
About the name Moreland
Moreland is a boy name of English origin. It has 8 letters and 3 syllables, starting with M and ending in “-and”. US birth records list Moreland for boys from 1916 to 1957, in 5 of those 42 years. Its best year was 1940, when it ranked #2,871 among boy names. It hasn't been given to 5 or more US babies in a year since 1957, so today it's a genuinely rare choice.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 1.7 | 597,015 boys |
| 1920s | 1.0 | 1,010,101 boys |
| 1940s | 0.6 | 1,666,667 boys |
| 1950s | 0.3 | 3,478,261 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Moreland
What is the origin of the name Moreland?
Moreland has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Moreland a boy or girl name?
Moreland is a boy name.
How popular is the name Moreland?
Moreland is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 1957. It peaked at #2,871 in 1940.