Carland
Of unknown origin, potentially derived from "car" and "land."
Name Census estimates that about 9 living Americans carry the first name Carland. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Carland today is around 56 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Carland births was 1963 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Carland. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Carland. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
9
~ 1 in 38,083,815 Americans
Peak year
1963
5 babies that year
Average age
56
years old
1975 SSA rank
#5,578
Tracked since 1963
Popularity
Carland: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Carland from the 1960s through to the 1970s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 5 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Carland by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Carland during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Carland
The given name Carland has its origins in the Germanic languages, with roots that can be traced back to the 6th century AD. The name is derived from the Old High German word "kar," meaning "warrior" or "brave one," and "lant," meaning "land" or "territory." Together, the name Carland can be interpreted as "brave warrior of the land" or "courageous defender of the territory."
During the Middle Ages, the name Carland gained popularity among noble families in various regions of present-day Germany and the Low Countries. It was often bestowed upon sons who were expected to take up arms and defend their family's lands and possessions. The earliest recorded instance of the name Carland can be found in a medieval chronicle from the 9th century, where it is mentioned as the name of a valiant knight who fought in the service of Charlemagne, the first ruler of the Holy Roman Empire.
In the 11th century, a notable figure named Carland the Bold was recorded as a high-ranking military commander in the service of the Duke of Saxony. His exploits in battles against invading forces were celebrated in contemporary tales and poetry, further cementing the name's association with bravery and martial prowess.
Another historical figure bearing the name Carland was a renowned architect and stonemason from the 13th century, who oversaw the construction of several iconic cathedrals and castles in what is now modern-day Germany. His skill and dedication to his craft earned him widespread acclaim, and his name became synonymous with excellence in the field of masonry.
During the Renaissance period, a prominent scholar and humanist named Carland von Wittenberg made significant contributions to the fields of philosophy and literature. Born in 1482, he was known for his insightful writings on ethics, politics, and the human condition, which influenced many of his contemporaries and subsequent generations of thinkers.
In more recent times, a notable figure named Carland Eriksson was a Swedish explorer and adventurer who embarked on daring expeditions to the Arctic regions in the early 20th century. His detailed accounts of his journeys and encounters with indigenous communities in the far north have become invaluable resources for anthropologists and historians studying these remote regions.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have borne the name Carland throughout history, each leaving their mark in various fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of human endeavor and achievement.
People
Carland + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Carland as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with C
Other first names starting with C with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Carland: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Carland?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 9 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Carland going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 38,083,815 US residents.
Is Carland a common name?
We classify Carland as "Very Rare". It ranks above 25.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Carland most popular?
The single biggest year for Carland was 1963, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Carland is about 56 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Carland in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Carland a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Carland in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Carland still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Carland in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Carland can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Carland?
Want to know how many people have the name Carland? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.