Holding steady, #12,008 for boys today.
Popularity of Rolin since 1919
Babies named Rolin per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 |
| 1920s | 31 |
| 1930s | 23 |
| 1940s | 42 |
| 1950s | 50 |
| 1960s | 13 |
| 1970s | 15 |
| 1980s | 13 |
| 1990s | 10 |
| 2000s | 26 |
| 2010s | 28 |
| 2020s | 10 |
Meaning & origin
Rolin is a rare masculine name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1919. It reached its peak popularity in 1923, during the decade of the 1920s, but has remained uncommon ever since. Currently, it ranks around 12,008, with only about 1 in every 341,615 boys receiving the name in 2025. Its trajectory has been stable, neither experiencing a revival nor a sharp decline. The name likely derives from Roland or a French surname, giving it a distinguished but understated feel. Rolin has not been concentrated in any particular U.S. state, reflecting its sporadic use across the country.
Rolin may be a diminutive or variant of Roland, a Germanic name derived from the elements 'hrod' (fame) and 'land' (land), meaning 'famous land.' Alternatively, it could be a transferred use of the French surname Rolin, possibly from the Old French personal name Rolend. It has seen occasional use in English-speaking countries since the early 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Rollie, Rolly
Sibling names for Rolin
Names that share Rolin's style, for a brother or sister.
