Noland
Meaningchampion · English form of Nolan
- US rank
- #4,396
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,388 in 1957
23 babies were named Noland in the US in 2025. It has climbed 302 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1912–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Noland you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 74,074 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Noland, 23 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Noland would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryNoland first shows up in US birth records in 1912, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 113 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1957, when it ranked #1,388. Today it's #4,396, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowNoland is 2.2× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 163,934 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 74,074.
- TrendNoland has climbed 302 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #4,396. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningNoland is an English form of Nolan, which means “champion”.
About the name Noland
Noland is a boy name of Irish origin meaning “champion”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with N and ending in “-and”. US birth records list Noland for boys from 1912 to 2025, in 113 of those 114 years. Its best year was 1957, when it ranked #1,388 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #4,396, with 23 babies.
Origin:Irish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 11 | 87,527 boys |
| 1920s | 10 | 95,969 boys |
| 1930s | 8.7 | 115,607 boys |
| 1940s | 7.6 | 131,062 boys |
| 1950s | 10 | 99,900 boys |
| 1960s | 11 | 90,334 boys |
| 1970s | 9.6 | 104,603 boys |
| 1980s | 7.1 | 140,056 boys |
| 1990s | 8.3 | 121,212 boys |
| 2000s | 7.4 | 135,501 boys |
| 2010s | 11 | 89,767 boys |
| 2020s | 16 | 64,034 boys |
More Irish boy names
- Boy name: Liam · resolute protector
- Unisex name: Owen · well-born
- Unisex name: Logan · little hollow
- Unisex name: Nolan · descendant of Nuallán
- Unisex name: Gael · a Gael
- Boy name: Arthur · possibly bear
- Unisex name: Ryan · little king
- Boy name: Dominic · of the Lord
Questions about the name Noland
What does the name Noland mean?
Noland means “champion” in English, as a form of Nolan.
What is the origin of the name Noland?
Noland has Irish roots in our records. Other Irish names include Liam, Owen, Logan.
Is Noland a boy or girl name?
Noland is a boy name.
How popular is the name Noland?
Noland ranked #4,396 for US boys in 2025, given to 23 babies. Its best year was 1957 (#1,388).