Declining since 2019, #5,608 for boys today.
Popularity of Rolland since 1880
Babies named Rolland per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 112 |
| 1890s | 127 |
| 1900s | 185 |
| 1910s | 1,186 |
| 1920s | 2,282 |
| 1930s | 1,919 |
| 1940s | 1,421 |
| 1950s | 914 |
| 1960s | 556 |
| 1970s | 318 |
| 1980s | 236 |
| 1990s | 175 |
| 2000s | 113 |
| 2010s | 195 |
| 2020s | 129 |
Meaning & origin
Rolland is a variant of Roland that has seen a long but declining history of use. First recorded in 1880, the name reached its peak popularity in 1928 before entering a gradual decline. As of 2025, it ranks at #5608, with only about 1 in 106,755 boys receiving the name. The trajectory has been falling since 2019, reflecting a broader decline for classic Germanic names. While never extremely common, Rolland saw its strongest use in the 1920s, consistent with the popularity of similar vintage names. Though no top states are recorded for recent years, the name likely followed distribution patterns similar to other early 20th-century favorites in the Midwest and Northeast. Rolland's etymology ties it to fame and land, giving it a grounding in medieval European naming traditions.
Rolland is a Norman French variant of Roland, ultimately from Germanic elements 'hrod' (fame) and 'land' (land). It was a common name in medieval France and among the Normans. The name saw notable use in English-speaking countries during the early 20th century, particularly in the United States.
Where Rolland is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Rolly, Rollie
Sibling names for Rolland
Names that share Rolland's style, for a brother or sister.
