Rolland
Every Rolland since 1880 — 9,873 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Rolland
Rolland is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,796 in 2025 with 16 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 9,873 American babies have been named Rolland. Its peak came in 1928, when 264 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Rolland stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Rolland year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 16 | #5,796 |
| 2024 | — | — | 21 | #4,844 |
| 2023 | — | — | 25 | #4,315 |
| 2022 | — | — | 20 | #4,984 |
| 2021 | — | — | 22 | #4,599 |
| 2020 | — | — | 25 | #4,120 |
| 2019 | — | — | 25 | #4,208 |
| 2018 | — | — | 28 | #3,868 |
| 2017 | — | — | 24 | #4,309 |
| 2016 | — | — | 17 | #5,513 |
| 2015 | — | — | 20 | #4,858 |
| 2014 | — | — | 14 | #6,246 |
| 2013 | — | — | 16 | #5,598 |
| 2012 | — | — | 20 | #4,825 |
| 2011 | — | — | 19 | #4,947 |
| 2010 | — | — | 12 | #7,014 |
| 2009 | — | — | 10 | #8,176 |
| 2008 | — | — | 15 | #6,003 |
| 2007 | — | — | 15 | #5,855 |
| 2006 | — | — | 8 | #9,395 |
| 2005 | — | — | 9 | #8,166 |
| 2004 | — | — | 6 | #11,064 |
| 2003 | — | — | 9 | #7,707 |
| 2002 | — | — | 17 | #4,666 |
| 2001 | — | — | 8 | #8,156 |
| 2000 | — | — | 16 | #4,747 |
| 1995 | — | — | 16 | #4,010 |
| 1990 | — | — | 22 | #2,941 |
| 1985 | — | — | 26 | #2,164 |
| 1980 | — | — | 29 | #1,951 |
| 1975 | — | — | 29 | #1,748 |
| 1970 | — | — | 31 | #1,542 |
| 1965 | — | — | 54 | #1,010 |
| 1960 | — | — | 63 | #961 |
| 1955 | — | — | 85 | #799 |
| 1950 | — | — | 115 | #649 |
| 1945 | — | — | 153 | #488 |
| 1940 | — | — | 174 | #441 |
| 1935 | — | — | 151 | #463 |
| 1930 | 5 | #5,127 | 229 | #375 |
| 1925 | — | — | 232 | #393 |
| 1920 | — | — | 213 | #404 |
| 1915 | — | — | 145 | #458 |
| 1910 | — | — | 17 | #748 |
| 1905 | — | — | 18 | #565 |
| 1900 | — | — | 18 | #599 |
| 1895 | — | — | 9 | #787 |
| 1890 | — | — | 9 | #727 |
| 1885 | — | — | 8 | #753 |
| 1880 | — | — | 11 | #595 |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Rolland in 2025?
Rolland ranked #5,796 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 16 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Rolland?
9,873 babies have been named Rolland in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Rolland most popular?
Rolland peaked in 1928, when 264 newborns received the name.
Is Rolland a boy or girl name?
Rolland is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Rolland rising or falling?
Rolland is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.