How Many People Are Named Rolland?
Complete statistics for the name Rolland: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Rolland is a very rare male name, with only 3,126 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 105,559 Americans. That's pretty unique! And it's got an interesting trend, being a classic name that's seeing a bit of a resurgence.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, the life-path number 4 represents stability, practicality, and hard work.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 86All 9,846 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1928Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Rolland Through the Generations
Rolland has been around for generations, peaking in popularity back in 1928 with 264 births. Today, there are 3,126 people named Rolland in the US, but the majority, 87%, are over 60 years old, giving the name a decidedly older feel. The average age of someone named Rolland is 86, showing how much the name is associated with the older generation.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Rolland's French roots
📄 About the Name Rolland
How Many People Have the Name Rolland?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,765 people in the United States currently share the name Rolland. That works out to roughly 1 in every 119,873 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Rolland a Common or Rare Name?
Rolland is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Rolland in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Rolland Most Popular?
The name Rolland reached peak popularity in 1928, with 264 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Rolland?
Approximately 2,765 people named Rolland live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,765. That works out to roughly 1 in 119,873 Americans.
Is Rolland a rare name?
Rolland is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 119,873 Americans has this name.
What does the name Rolland mean?
The meaning and origin of Rolland are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Rolland more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Rolland are male and 0% are female.
When was Rolland most popular?
Rolland peaked in 1928 with 264 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.