From the high land
Hyland is a surname-derived name of English and Irish origins. In English, it is a topographic name for someone who lived on high ground. In an Irish context, it is often an anglicized form of the Gaelic 'Ó hAoláin', which may be related to the name Faolán, meaning 'little wolf'.
Less common today
Hyland isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,489 in 2023.
American actress known for the sitcom Modern Family
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US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
