Morland
From a term meaning "dweller at the moor or heath".
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Morland. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Morland today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Morland births was 1918 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Morland. 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 Morland. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1918
5 babies that year
Average age
-
1918 SSA rank
#4,600
Tracked since 1918
Popularity
Morland: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Morland 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 Morland during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Morland
The name Morland has its origins in Old English and Old Norse languages. It is a compound name derived from the words "mor" meaning moor or marsh, and "land" meaning land or estate. This suggests that the name was initially associated with individuals who lived or owned land near marshy or moorish areas.
In the early medieval period, the name was primarily found in England and parts of Scandinavia. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be traced back to the Domesday Book of 1086, where it was listed as a surname for landowners in various counties of England.
Historically, the name Morland was not exclusively used as a first name, but rather as a surname or place name. However, there are a few notable individuals who bore the name Morland as their first name.
One such person was Morland of Stretton, an English monk and chronicler who lived in the 12th century. He is known for his work, "Chronicon Ecclesiae Abingdonensis," which documented the history of the Abingdon Abbey in Oxfordshire.
Another notable figure was Samuel Morland (1625-1695), an English diplomat, inventor, and mathematician. He served as a diplomat for Oliver Cromwell and later became the Master of Mechanics to King Charles II. Morland is credited with inventing several mechanical devices, including an early version of the speaking trumpet.
In the realm of art, the name Morland is associated with George Morland (1763-1804), an English painter renowned for his depictions of rural life and landscapes. His works, such as "The Farmer's Stable" and "The Woodcutter," captured the essence of the English countryside and rural traditions.
Thomas Morland (1865-1944), an English cricketer, also bore this name. He played first-class cricket for Gloucestershire County Cricket Club and represented the prestigious Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) on several occasions.
Lastly, Morland Graham (1892-1972), a British Army officer and colonial administrator, served as the Governor of British Somaliland from 1944 to 1949. He played a significant role in the administration of British colonial territories in Africa during the mid-20th century.
People
Morland + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Morland as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with M
Other first names starting with M with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Morland: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Morland?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Morland 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 - US residents.
Is Morland a common name?
We classify Morland as "Very Rare". It ranks above 2.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Morland most popular?
The single biggest year for Morland was 1918, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Morland is about 0 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 Morland in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Morland a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Morland 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 Morland still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Morland 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 Morland 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 people have the name Morland?
See how many people have the name Morland on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.