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Sutherland

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Pronounced SUTH-ur-luhnd /ˈsʌð.ər.lənd/Medium

Meaning: A Scottish surname and place name meaning 'southern land,' from Old Norse sudrland — so named because the region lay south of Norse-held Orkney. Carried into first-name use as a surname-style choice.Medium

In 30 seconds: A stately Scottish surname: Sutherland means 'southern land,' from Old Norse (said 'SUTH-ur-luhnd'). A distinguished surname-name pick.
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Origin MediumScottish
MeaningA Scottish surname and place name meaning 'southern land,' from Old Norse sudrland — so named because the region lay south of Norse-held Orkney. Carried into first-name use as a surname-style choice.
U.S. rank (2024)#12120 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 16

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420172024

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

Sutherland is a Scottish surname and place name from Old Norse sudrland, 'southern land' — the region sat south of the Norse earldom of Orkney. As a first name it is rare and carries a dignified, clan-flavored ring (said 'SUTH-ur-luhnd').

It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S., mostly as a surname-style choice. Rare, Scottish, and distinguished.

Did you know? Sutherland comes from Old Norse sudrland, 'southern land' — the Scottish county lay south of Norse-ruled Orkney. It reads today as a stately surname-name (said 'SUTH-ur-luhnd').
Overall data confidence 58%
References — Sutherland — Scottish surname/place name; 'southern land' from Old Norse

Variations

Southerland

Nicknames

SuthSutter

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sutherland mean?

Sutherland is a Scottish surname and place name meaning 'southern land,' from Old Norse.

How do you pronounce Sutherland?

It's said SUTH-ur-luhnd /ˈsʌð.ər.lənd/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Sutherland a boy or girl name?

Sutherland is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Sutherland?

Sutherland is a rare name for boys in the U.S.

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