Total births
1,807
Boys' name · since 1901
Arland
Since 1901, U.S. Social Security records show 1,807 babies named Arland, peaking in 1935. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #9027
- among boys today
- 1,807
- born since 1901
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 37%
- more common than other boys
1,807 babies have been named Arland since 1901, making it today's #9027 boys' name.
Arland has 1,807 recorded births among boys since 1901, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #9027 as of the latest data, more common than 37% of boys, busiest in the 1930s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1901 to 2025.
- #9027 among boys today
- 1,807 born since 1901
- 1930s peak decade
- 37% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Arland is currently the #9027 boys' name in America, more common than 37% of boys - 1,807 born since 1901, peaking in the 1930s.
- #9027
- among boys today
- 1,807
- born since 1901
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 37%
- more common than other boys
Arland vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#9027
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 37% of names given to boys today.
1930s
Peak decade
23% of everyone ever named Arland was born in this single decade.
1935
Single peak year
51 babies were named Arland in 1935 - its busiest year on record.
How Arland compares
1,807 Top 22% higher than 78% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Arland's all-time total is 5x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Arland | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,807 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 51 | 23 | 22,252 |
Arland's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Arland's SSA record in two at 1956 and the more recent half accounts for 24% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 76%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1909, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1935 peak of 51, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Arland at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1935
Current rank
#9,027
Active since
1901
Arland popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1901–2025
- Peak year (1935)
- 51
- Annual births at peak, across 125 years of records
Arland popularity over time - girls
5 total births recorded since 1950 (Arland as girls' name)
Arland by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1930s was Arland's strongest decade.
415 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 23% of all-time use.
Arland births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1900s 18
1900s
18 births
- 1910s 155
1910s
155 births
- 1920s
1920s
382 births
- 1930s
1930s
415 births
- 1940s
1940s
284 births
- 1950s
1950s
183 births
- 1960s 129
1960s
129 births
- 1970s 65
1970s
65 births
- 1980s 66
1980s
66 births
- 1990s 10
1990s
10 births
- 2000s 5
2000s
5 births
- 2010s 45
2010s
45 births
- 2020s 50
2020s
50 births
What this shows Peak: 1930s at 415 births (23% of all-time use).
How Arland compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Arland's total volume
Arland vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Arland by state
Where Arland concentrates geographically, total births since 1901
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Minnesota | | 32 | 1.8% |
| #2 | Wisconsin | | 24 | 1.3% |
| #3 | California | | 12 | 0.7% |
| #4 | Michigan | | 10 | 0.6% |
| #5 | New York | | 10 | 0.6% |
| #6 | Illinois | | 6 | 0.3% |
| #7 | Pennsylvania | | 5 | 0.3% |
Minnesota share of Arland's total US births 1.8%
Even split
32 of 1,807 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Arland? ▼
1,807 babies have been named Arland since 1901. It currently ranks #9027 among boys. The peak year was 1935 with 51 births.
When was Arland most popular? ▼
Arland was most popular in the 1930s decade with 415 total births. The single peak year was 1935.
Where is Arland most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Arland are Minnesota (32 births), Wisconsin (24 births), California (12 births).
How long has the name Arland been used? ▼
Records for Arland go back to 1901, giving 125 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Arland? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Arlo, Arlen, Arlie, Arlin, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Arland's data
- Arland's decade-level peak was the 1930s (415 total births); usage has since declined to 50 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Minnesota records the most Arlands (32 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Minnesota names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Arland
Nearby Names Like Arland
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Arland
Arlo Boy
#146 24,245 births
Arlen Boy
#1692 7,345 births
Arlie Boy
#5070 6,712 births
Arlin Boy
#2426 4,072 births
Arley Boy
#2062 3,648 births
Compare Arland side by side: Arland vs Arlo Arland vs Arlen Arland vs Arlie
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Arland
Payne #9026
1,300 births · Peak 2000
Victoriano #9028
1,415 births · Peak 1929
Sherwood #9025
5,671 births · Peak 1938
Wendall #9029
2,433 births · Peak 1958
Whitfield #9024
434 births · Peak 1919
Creston #9030
835 births · Peak 1989
Hartford #9023
456 births · Peak 1924
Taft #9031
1,544 births · Peak 1908
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1901–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Arland: #9027 Boys' Name - 1,807 Births, Peak 1935." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/arland. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Arland draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.