Boy · #8,287 in 2026

Norlan

Name: Popularity of the name Norlan in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Norlan, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#8,287

Peak Rank

#7,583 (2021)

Total Babies

129

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1926

First Year

2024

Last Year

2021

Peak Year

#7583

Peak Rank

129

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Norlan

The earliest SSA record of Norlan as a baby boy name dates back to 1926, when 5 babies received it. 2021 was its biggest year on record, with 10 newborns named Norlan — #7,583 in the national rankings. The 2010s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 33% of all recorded Norlans. Its most recent appearance in the national data came in 2024 (9 births); the name has since faded from the published rankings. In total, more than 129 Norlans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1920s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Norlan

Phonetically similar names — useful when Norlan 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 Norlan

What does the name Norlan mean?

Norlan is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1926. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Norlan in 2026?

In 2026, Norlan ranks #8,287 among boys' names in the U.S., with 9 babies given the name that year.

When was Norlan most popular?

Norlan reached its peak popularity in 2021, ranking #7,583 that year with 10 babies given the name.

Is Norlan a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Norlan is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Norlan?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Norlan include Emmery, Staton, Shephard. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Norlan

Norlan is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1926 and has accumulated 129 births in the dataset. Norlan's peak popularity came in 2021 when it ranked #7,583. Use the chart and map above to compare Norlan'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.