Moreland Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Moreland means 'land in a marshy area'.
Meaning of the Name Moreland
Moreland is a surname of English origin. It is derived from the Old English words 'mor', meaning 'fen' or 'marsh', and 'land', meaning 'land'. Therefore, the name is associated with someone who lived near or owned land in a marshy area. The name may also refer to the medieval village of Moreland in Cumbria, England. Overall, Moreland signifies a connection to wetlands or marshy regions.
Popularity of the Name Moreland
The popularity for the name Moreland peaked in popularity in the year 1940 with 7 births, which ranked number 6,372 out of 7,985 unique names for that year. Moreland had the most male births in 1940 with 7, which ranked number 2,870 out of 3,937 male names.
Nationwide Popularity of Moreland
Popularity of Moreland by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Moreland. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Moreland in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Moreland is a great pick!
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