New land or island in the river
Derived from Old English elements, Neyland likely originated as a topographic surname for someone living on a 'new land' or an 'island in a river.' It is most famously associated with the University of Tennessee's football stadium, named after General Robert Neyland.
Less common today
Neyland isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,413 in 2017.
U.S. Army General and legendary Tennessee football coach
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
