Yoland is a unique and timeless given name of French origin, derived from the Old German name Hrodland, which is composed of the elements 'hrod' meaning "fame" and 'land' meaning "country". This name was popularized by the legendary French author Marcel Proust, who used it for one of his characters in his monumental seven-volume novel series "À la recherche du temps perdu" (In Search of Lost Time). The name Yoland has since gained international recognition and is often associated with elegance and sophistication. It is a unisex name, though it is more commonly given to females. Spelling variations include Yolande, Yolonda, and Yolanthe.
"Yoland experienced peaks in popularity during the mid-1960s to early 1970s, with a high of 20 births in 1971 and an overall total of 260 births over the course of these years."