Newland
Someone who has recently arrived in a new country.
Name Census estimates that about 2 living Americans carry the first name Newland. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Newland today is around 93 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Newland births was 1915 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Newland. 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
- • The typical person named Newland is about 93 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Newlands were born before 1943.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Newland. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
2
~ 1 in 171,377,169 Americans
Peak year
1915
6 babies that year
Average age
93
years old
1937 SSA rank
#3,410
Tracked since 1915
Popularity
Newland: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Newland from the 1910s through to the 1930s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1910s, with 11 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1910s peak, Newland remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Newland 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 Newland 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 Newland
The name Newland is an English given name derived from a combination of two Old English words: "niwe" meaning "new" and "land" referring to land or territory. This name originated during the Anglo-Saxon period in England, approximately between the 5th and 11th centuries AD.
The name Newland was likely initially used as a descriptive term to refer to someone who had recently acquired or settled in a new land or territory. It may have been given to individuals who had migrated to a new area or had been granted ownership of previously unclaimed land.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Newland dates back to the 13th century. In the Pipe Rolls of Lincolnshire from 1202, there is a reference to a person named Newland de Haya. These rolls were financial records maintained by the English Exchequer during the medieval period.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Newland. One example is Newland Trent, an English composer and organist who lived from around 1540 to 1597. He served as the organist at Christ Church Cathedral in Oxford and composed sacred music during the Renaissance era.
Another prominent figure with the name Newland was Sir Newland Levinz (1655-1701), an English judge and politician who served as a member of parliament and held the position of Recorder of the City of London.
In the 18th century, Newland Francis (1730-1792) was a British politician and barrister who served as a member of parliament for various constituencies and was appointed as the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Judicature in Bengal.
A more recent example is Newland Archer Trowbridge (1826-1888), an American diplomat and writer who served as the United States Consul to Brazil and wrote several books, including "The South: A Tour of its Battlefields and Ruined Cities."
Newland Samuelson (1892-1934) was a British artist and painter known for his landscapes and portraits. He was a member of the Royal Academy of Arts and exhibited his works in various galleries throughout his career.
While the name Newland has its roots in Old English and has been used throughout history, it is relatively uncommon as a given name in modern times. However, its unique etymology and historical associations make it an intriguing choice for those seeking a name with a connection to the past.
People
Newland + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Newland as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with N
Other first names starting with N with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Newland: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Newland?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 2 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Newland 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 171,377,169 US residents.
Is Newland a common name?
We classify Newland as "Very Rare". It ranks above 4.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 22 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Newland most popular?
The single biggest year for Newland was 1915, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Newland is about 93 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 Newland in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Newland a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Newland 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 Newland still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Newland 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 Newland 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 Newland?
Want to know how many people have the name Newland? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.