Marland Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Marland has Old English roots, meaning 'boundary land'. It has evolved through history from Old English to Modern English, reflecting a connection to land and territory. Additionally, it has no biblical relevance. It gained prominence in the Middle Ages and is viewed positively today, associated with tradition and nature.
The name Marland is most popular in Oklahoma, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Silent Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Marland has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South. 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. Across generations, 'Marland' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2164th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1517th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2653rd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2257th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 6333rd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 12877th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 23106th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Marland' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Marland"
Pronunciation
/ˈmɑːrlənd/
Origin
Old English
Etymology
The name Marland is derived from the Old English elements 'mær' meaning 'boundary' and 'land' meaning 'land' or 'territory'. It originally referred to a land by a boundary.
Meaning
boundary land
Language Evolution
Old English: Mærland, Middle English: Marland, Modern English: Marland
Historical Usage
Marland gained popularity as a surname in England during the Middle Ages and evolved into a given name in the 19th century.
Variants & Derivatives
Marlen, Marlin, Marlon
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Marland is considered a unique name that carries a sense of tradition and connection to nature, appealing to those who appreciate historical and geographical names.
Famous People
Marland W. Hughes, American politician, Marland P. Smith, American lawyer
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Marland"
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 "Marland"
"Marland" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 2164th of 7545 | 224 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1517th of 6773 | 385 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 2653rd of 7552 | 182 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 2257th of 10718 | 284 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 6333rd of 16616 | 95 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 12877th of 24088 | 48 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 23106th of 23106 | 5 |
Regional Popularity of "Marland" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
69.92% 990th/1416 |
- |
79.97% 1892nd/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
65.59% 1014th/1546 |
- |
58.10% 1367th/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
55.16% 1620th/2937 |
63.82% 2223rd/3483 |
- | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Marland" 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 "Marland"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Marland" 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.