How Many People Are Named Rollen?

Complete statistics for the name Rollen: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Rollen
Very Rare
Old Norse

Rollen means 'wheel' in Old Norse, making it a rare gem among names. Only 1 in 3,706,168 Americans have this name, with just 89 people bearing it today. The majority of those named Rollen are over 60, reflecting its status as a classic, old-school name.

~275
Living in US
1 in 1,205,270
Americans
1917
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Wheel
🌐
Origin
Old Norse
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 4
Personality Traits
Strong Determined Traditional
4
Life Path Number

Life-path number 4 symbolizes stability, practicality, and hard work.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

2,198
Worldwide Bearers
#159,686
Global Rank
🇵🇭 Philippines
1,237
🇺🇸 United States
302
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
207
🇿🇦 South Africa
108
🇮🇳 India
102
🇮🇱 Israel
97
🇸🇧 Solomon Islands
22
🇮🇩 Indonesia
22
🇲🇾 Malaysia
16
🇺🇬 Uganda
11

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
89 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 87
26
Would be under 30 (8%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
307
Would be over 60 (92%)

All 333 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: 1917

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
75
Classic Feel
81
Modern Appeal
19
International
89

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Rollen Through the Generations

Rollen, a name steeped in history, has seen its peak popularity in 1917 with 14 births. Today, the name's legacy lives on with 89 individuals carrying it, most of whom are over 60 years old. This age skew paints a picture of a name cherished by older generations, with only 26 under-30 and none in the 30-60 bracket. its rarity, Rollen remains stable, a testament to its enduring charm.

✨ Similar Names to Rollen

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Rollen's Old Norse roots

📄 About the Name Rollen

How Many People Have the Name Rollen?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 275 people in the United States currently share the name Rollen. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,205,270 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Rollen a Common or Rare Name?

Rollen 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.

What Does the Name Rollen Mean?

Rollen means "wheel" and comes from Old Norse origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Rollen in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Rollen Most Popular?

The name Rollen reached peak popularity in 1917, with 14 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 Rollen?

Approximately 275 people named Rollen live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 275. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,205,270 Americans.

Is Rollen a rare name?

Rollen is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,205,270 Americans has this name.

What does the name Rollen mean?

Rollen means "wheel" and comes from Old Norse origins.

Is Rollen more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Rollen are male and 0% are female.

When was Rollen most popular?

Rollen peaked in 1917 with 14 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US275
All-Time Births275
1 in X1 in 1,205,270
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age87
Peak Year1917
World Rank#159,686
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.