Holding steady.
Popularity of Rolande since 1913
Babies named Rolande per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1924, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Rolande's real moment was 1930.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 52 |
| 1920s | 154 |
| 1930s | 121 |
| 1940s | 78 |
| 1950s | 57 |
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Rolande is a feminine French name with a history of rare but steady use in the United States. It first appeared on U.S. birth records in 1913, and its peak year was 1930, aligning with a period when French-derived names enjoyed some popularity. Despite its early 20th-century presence, Rolande never reached the top 1000, and its trajectory since the 1930s has remained stable at very low usage, with no significant revival. The name's lack of contemporary top-state data suggests it remained scattered rather than concentrated in any region. While its roots lie in the legendary Roland, Rolande itself remains a distinctive and uncommon choice, appealing to those drawn to vintage European feminines.
Rolande is the French feminine form of Roland, a name of Germanic origin composed of elements hrod (fame) and land (land). Roland was popularized across Europe by the legendary 8th-century Frankish military leader Roland, whose exploits were celebrated in the 11th-century epic poem The Song of Roland. The feminine form Rolande emerged in France and was occasionally used in the United States in the early 20th century, peaking in the 1930s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Rolly, Landy
Variants: Rolanda
Sibling names for Rolande
Names that share Rolande's style, for a brother or sister.
