Boy · #2,883 in 2026

Neyland

Neyland is a town and community in Pembrokeshire, Wales, lying on the River Cleddau and the upstream end of the Milford Haven estuary. The Cleddau Bridge carrying the A477 links Pembroke Dock with Neyland. In 2011 it had a population of 3,464.

Current Rank
#2,883
Peak Rank
#2,387 (2017)
Total Babies
617
5-Yr Trend
+12%
2018
First Year
2018
Last Year
2018
Peak Year
#12462
Peak Rank
7
Total Count
1
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Neyland

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Neyland is a town and community in Pembrokeshire, Wales, lying on the River Cleddau and the upstream end of the Milford Haven estuary. The Cleddau Bridge carrying the A477 links Pembroke Dock with Neyland. In 2011 it had a population of 3,464.

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Origin & history
View of Neyland Marina looking out towards the Cleddau Original broad gauge rails used as safety barriers at Neyland Neyland was a small fishing village in the parish of Llanstadwell , but in 1856 it became the site for the western terminus of Isambard Kingdom Brunel 's Great Western Railway with a transatlantic terminal for the largest ships of the time. It was selected instead of the other possible location Abermawr . The town then grew rapidly to serve the port. The construction of a more substantial port at Goodwick based on an earlier plan of 1846, was revived in 1899, and opened in 1906.

The Story of Neyland

American parents first put Neyland on the record books as a baby boy name in 2002, with 6 registered babies. Its peak popularity came in 2017, when 54 Neylands were born — ranking #2,387 that year. About 52% of every Neyland on record arrived during the 2010s, its defining decade. As of 2026, Neyland ranks #2,883 for baby boys with 44 births, gradually rising (+12%). All told, over 617 Americans have carried the name since 1880, from the 2000s to the 2020s.

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Notable people named Neyland

A small selection from Wikipedia. Tap "Read more" below to see the full list on Wikipedia.

  • Lord Gordon Parry of Neyland (1925–2004), Labour politician
  • Sarah Waters (born 1966), novelist, Tipping the Velvet
  • Barry John (born ca. 1974), artist, soldier

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Names that sound like Neyland

Phonetically similar names — useful when Neyland is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Neyland

What does the name Neyland mean?
Neyland is a town and community in Pembrokeshire, Wales, lying on the River Cleddau and the upstream end of the Milford Haven estuary. The Cleddau Bridge carrying the A477 links Pembroke Dock with Neyland. In 2011 it had a population of 3,464.
How popular is Neyland in 2026?
In 2026, Neyland ranks #2,883 among boys' names in the U.S., with 44 babies given the name that year.
When was Neyland most popular?
Neyland reached its peak popularity in 2017, ranking #2,387 that year with 54 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Neyland most popular?
Neyland has historically been most popular in Tennessee. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Neyland.
Is Neyland a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Neyland is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Neyland?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Neyland include Susie, Dona, Loyed. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Neyland

Neyland is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2002 and has accumulated 617 births in the dataset. Neyland's peak popularity came in 2017 when it ranked #2,387. Use the chart and map above to compare Neyland's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.