Dorland Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Meaning 'door land' or 'gatekeeper', Dorland is of Old English origin.
Meaning of the Name Dorland
Dorland is of Old English origin and is derived from the combination of the elements 'dor', meaning 'door', and 'land', meaning 'land'. The name is believed to have originally referred to someone who lived near a prominent or significant door or gateway. It can also be linked to the concept of a gatekeeper or someone who controlled access to an area of land.
Popularity of the Name Dorland
The popularity for the name Dorland peaked in popularity in the year 1923 with 9 births, which ranked number 6,299 out of 9,540 unique names for that year. Dorland had the most male births in 1923 with 9, which ranked number 2,950 out of 4,904 male names.
Nationwide Popularity of Dorland
Popularity of Dorland by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Dorland. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Dorland in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Dorland is a great pick!
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