Noland
Every Noland since 1912 — 1,778 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Noland
Noland is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,493 in 2025 with 23 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1912, 1,778 American babies have been named Noland. Its peak came in 2021, when 37 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Noland stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Noland year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 23 | #4,493 |
| 2024 | 15 | #6,105 |
| 2023 | 35 | #3,402 |
| 2022 | 32 | #3,594 |
| 2021 | 37 | #3,225 |
| 2020 | 20 | #4,813 |
| 2019 | 18 | #5,290 |
| 2018 | 27 | #3,963 |
| 2017 | 26 | #4,067 |
| 2016 | 21 | #4,724 |
| 2015 | 26 | #4,046 |
| 2014 | 22 | #4,491 |
| 2013 | 16 | #5,571 |
| 2012 | 21 | #4,633 |
| 2011 | 16 | #5,603 |
| 2010 | 16 | #5,663 |
| 2009 | 14 | #6,333 |
| 2008 | 12 | #7,074 |
| 2007 | 15 | #5,838 |
| 2006 | 15 | #5,713 |
| 2005 | 16 | #5,209 |
| 2004 | 13 | #6,046 |
| 2003 | 15 | #5,203 |
| 2002 | 17 | #4,649 |
| 2001 | 18 | #4,419 |
| 2000 | 12 | #5,813 |
| 1995 | 19 | #3,524 |
| 1990 | 18 | #3,418 |
| 1985 | 12 | #3,740 |
| 1980 | 9 | #4,396 |
| 1975 | 15 | #2,719 |
| 1970 | 27 | #1,687 |
| 1965 | 23 | #1,658 |
| 1960 | 22 | #1,756 |
| 1955 | 25 | #1,565 |
| 1950 | 11 | #2,400 |
| 1945 | 12 | #2,097 |
| 1940 | 15 | #1,870 |
| 1935 | 9 | #2,658 |
| 1930 | 6 | #3,884 |
| 1925 | 7 | #3,642 |
| 1920 | 8 | #3,407 |
| 1915 | 11 | #2,406 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Noland in 2025?
Noland ranked #4,493 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 23 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Noland?
1,778 babies have been named Noland in the United States since 1912, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Noland most popular?
Noland peaked in 2021, when 37 newborns received the name.
Is Noland a boy or girl name?
Noland is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Noland rising or falling?
Noland is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.