How Many People Are Named Rollie?

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

Rollie
Very Rare
Old English

Rollie is a very rare male name with roots in Old English, making it a classic choice. Only 1,294 people named Rollie live in the US today, which means 1 in 254,926 Americans have this name. The majority of Rollie's, 84%, are over 60 years old.

~400
Living in US
1 in 828,623
Americans
1947
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Old English occupational surname
🌐
Origin
Old English
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Strong Dependable Traditional
8
Life Path Number

Traditionally, the life-path number 8 represents power, authority, and success.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,294
Worldwide Bearers
#60,463
Global Rank
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
9
🇦🇺 Australia
9
🇩🇪 Germany
7
🇿🇦 South Africa
6
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
6
🇦🇷 Argentina
5
🇨🇳 China
4
🇵🇪 Peru
3
🇪🇸 Spain
3
🇻🇪 Venezuela
3

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
1,288 (100%)
♀ Female
6 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 86
220
Would be under 30 (6%)
365
Would be 30–60 (10%)
2,979
Would be over 60 (84%)

All 3,564 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: 1947

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
94
Classic Feel
81
Modern Appeal
19
International
5

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

📜 Rollie Through the Generations

Rollie has been a name that's seen its ups and downs over the decades. It peaked in popularity in 1947 with 67 births, but since then, it's become increasingly rare. Today, only 1,294 people named Rollie are alive in the United States, and most of them are over 60 years old. This makes Rollie a name that's strongly associated with older generations, with just 220 individuals under 30. its rarity, Rollie is experiencing a slight resurgence, becoming a bit more popular among those who appreciate its vintage charm.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Kentucky 207
Georgia 65
Illinois 48
Missouri 41
Texas 40
Ohio 31
California 28
Michigan 10
Indiana 6
Alabama 5

✨ Similar Names to Rollie

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Rollie's Old English roots

📄 About the Name Rollie

How Many People Have the Name Rollie?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 400 people in the United States currently share the name Rollie. That works out to roughly 1 in every 828,623 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Rollie a Common or Rare Name?

Rollie 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 Rollie Mean?

Rollie means "Old English occupational surname" and comes from Old English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Rollie Most Popular?

The name Rollie reached peak popularity in 1947, with 67 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 Rollie?

Approximately 400 people named Rollie live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 400. That works out to roughly 1 in 828,623 Americans.

Is Rollie a rare name?

Rollie is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 828,623 Americans has this name.

What does the name Rollie mean?

Rollie means "Old English occupational surname" and comes from Old English origins.

Is Rollie more male or female?

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

When was Rollie most popular?

Rollie peaked in 1947 with 67 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.

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 US400
All-Time Births400
1 in X1 in 828,623
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age86
Peak Year1947
World Rank#60,463
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.