How Many People Are Named Marland?

Complete statistics for the name Marland: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Marland
Very Rare
English surname used as a first name

Marland is a rare, classic name that's been around since the early 20th century, with only 1 in 559,538 Americans bearing it today. That's just 590 people in the US! It's most popular among those over 60, reflecting its status as an old-school choice.

~517
Living in US
1 in 641,101
Americans
1934
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
English occupational surname (one who farms)
🌐
Origin
English surname used as a first name
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Dignified Reliable Traditional
9
Life Path Number

Life-path number 9 symbolizes humanitarianism and spiritual enlightenment.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,573
Worldwide Bearers
#195,177
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
1,242
🇨🇬 Congo
230
🇵🇭 Philippines
38
🇮🇩 Indonesia
15
🇯🇲 Jamaica
12
🇬🇧 England
7
🇬🇾 Guyana
7
🇨🇦 Canada
6
🇧🇷 Brazil
3
🇦🇱 Albania
2

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
590 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 75
53
Would be under 30 (4%)
366
Would be 30–60 (30%)
804
Would be over 60 (66%)

All 1,223 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1934

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
89
Classic Feel
78
Modern Appeal
22
International
87

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Marland Through the Generations

Marland peaked in popularity in 1934 with 56 births, but its usage has steadily declined since then. Today, the majority of people named Marland are over 60, with 66% falling into this age bracket. This trend suggests that Marland is more of a traditional name passed down through generations rather than a trendy choice for new parents. The name's current standing as a classic reflects its enduring appeal despite its rarity.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Oklahoma 64
Minnesota 25
Illinois 10
Pennsylvania 5

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Marland's English surname used as a first name roots

📄 About the Name Marland

How Many People Have the Name Marland?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 517 people in the United States currently share the name Marland. That works out to roughly 1 in every 641,101 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Marland a Common or Rare Name?

Marland is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Marland Mean?

Marland means "English occupational surname (one who farms)" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Marland in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Marland Most Popular?

The name Marland reached peak popularity in 1934, with 56 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Marland?

Approximately 517 people named Marland live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 517. That works out to roughly 1 in 641,101 Americans.

Is Marland a rare name?

Marland is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 641,101 Americans has this name.

What does the name Marland mean?

Marland means "English occupational surname (one who farms)" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins.

Is Marland more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Marland are male and 0% are female.

When was Marland most popular?

Marland peaked in 1934 with 56 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US517
All-Time Births517
1 in X1 in 641,101
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age75
Peak Year1934
World Rank#195,177
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.