Total births
1,778
Boys' name · since 1912
Noland
Since 1912, U.S. Social Security records show 1,778 babies named Noland, peaking in 2021. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #5927
- among boys today
- 1,778
- born since 1912
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 59%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Noland is the #5927 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 1,778 recorded since 1912.
Social Security Administration records show Noland recorded 1,778 times among boys since 1912, holding rank #5927 nationally today, ahead of 59% of boys, peaking in the 1960s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1912 to 2025.
- #5927 among boys today
- 1,778 born since 1912
- 1960s peak decade
- 59% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Noland is currently the #5927 boys' name in America, more common than 59% of boys - 1,778 born since 1912, peaking in the 1960s.
- #5927
- among boys today
- 1,778
- born since 1912
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 59%
- more common than other boys
Noland vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#5927
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 59% of names given to boys today.
1960s
Peak decade
12% of everyone ever named Noland was born in this single decade.
2021
Single peak year
37 babies were named Noland in 2021 - its busiest year on record.
How Noland compares
1,778 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
Noland's all-time total is 5x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Noland | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,778 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 37 | 23 | 22,252 |
Noland's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Noland's full recorded timeline at 1969, 56% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 44% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1913, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2021 peak of 37 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Noland at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2021
Current rank
#5,927
Active since
1912
Noland popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1912–2025
- Peak year (2021)
- 37
- Annual births at peak, across 114 years of records
Noland by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Noland's strongest decade.
212 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 12% of all-time use.
Noland births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 73
1910s
73 births
- 1920s
1920s
115 births
- 1930s
1930s
91 births
- 1940s
1940s
111 births
- 1950s
1950s
206 births
- 1960s
1960s
212 births
- 1970s
1970s
159 births
- 1980s
1980s
132 births
- 1990s
1990s
161 births
- 2000s
2000s
147 births
- 2010s
2010s
209 births
- 2020s
2020s
162 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 212 births (12% of all-time use).
How Noland 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 Noland's total volume
Noland vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Noland by state
Where Noland concentrates geographically, total births since 1912
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Noland? ▼
Noland has been given to 1,778 babies in the U.S. since 1912, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #5927 as of the latest data. 37 babies were born in 2021, its single highest year.
When was Noland most popular? ▼
Noland was most popular in the 1960s decade with 212 total births. The single peak year was 2021.
Where is Noland most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Noland are Louisiana (6 births), Missouri (5 births).
How long has the name Noland been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Noland since 1912 -- 114 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Noland? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Nolan, Nolen, Nolyn, Nolberto, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Noland's data
- Noland's usage has stayed within range of its 1960s decade-level peak (212 total births) through the 2020s (162) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Louisiana records the most Nolands (6 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Louisiana 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 Noland
Nearby Names Like Noland
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Noland
Nolan Boy
#64 135,505 births
Nolen Boy
#2316 3,448 births
Nolyn Boy
#3666 802 births
Nolberto Boy
#9110 615 births
Nolin Boy
#5939 507 births
Compare Noland side by side: Noland vs Nolan Noland vs Nolen Noland vs Nolyn
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Noland
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, 1912–2025 (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. "Noland: #5927 Boys' Name - 1,778 Births, Peak 2021." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/noland. 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 Noland 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.