Norland is of Scandinavian origin, derived from Old Norse 'Norr' meaning north, and 'land' signifying land. It denotes a place or region from the north. The name gained prominence among the Vikings who likely used it to identify their homelands or areas they settled in. Today, Norland is often associated with Scotland due to the presence of towns named Norland there.
Between 1915 and 1966, there were a total of 16 babies named Norland born annually.