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Haaland

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Pronounced HAW-lahn /ˈhɔ.lɑn/Medium

Meaning: From the Norwegian surname Håland/Haaland — from Old Norse, 'the high land; a farm on high ground' (ha, 'high', plus land, 'land')Low

In 30 seconds: The high land: Haaland is a Norwegian surname — 'a farm on high ground'. Bold, modern, and warm (said 'HAW-lahn').

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Origin MediumNorwegian

MeaningFrom the Norwegian surname Håland/Haaland — from Old Norse, 'the high land; a farm on high ground' (ha, 'high', plus land, 'land')

U.S. rank (2025)#9200 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 51

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Haaland comes from the Norwegian surname Håland/Haaland — from Old Norse, 'the high land; a farm on high ground' (ha, 'high', plus land, 'land'). A bold, modern surname-name, given fresh fame by the Norwegian footballer Erling Haaland (we note the surname/pop-culture link; said 'HAW-lahn'; nickname Haal).

In the U.S. it registers thinly as a given name. Rare, the-high-land at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Haaland means 'the high land; a farm on high ground' (Old Norse ha, 'high', plus land) — a Norwegian farm-surname, now famous for the footballer Erling Haaland (which we note as a surname-name; said 'HAW-lahn').

Overall data confidence 60%

References — Haaland — surname etymology

Variations

HålandHoland

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Haaland mean?

Haaland is a Norwegian surname, 'the high land; a farm on high ground'.

How do you pronounce Haaland?

It's said HAW-lahn /ˈhɔ.lɑn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Haaland a boy or girl name?

Haaland is a boy's name.

How popular is Haaland?

Haaland is a very rare, recent given name in the U.S.