How Many People Are Named Rollin?

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

Rollin
Very Rare
English surname used as a first name

Rollin is a very rare male name, with only 2,178 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 151,524 Americans. The majority of those named Rollin are over 60, giving the name a distinctly older-generation feel.

~1,160
Living in US
1 in 285,732
Americans
1925
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Roland
🌐
Origin
English surname used as a first name
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Determined Strong Classic
8
Life Path Number

Life-path number 8 symbolizes power, authority, and success.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

2,178
Worldwide Bearers
#80,433
Global Rank
🇮🇩 Indonesia
37
🇨🇳 China
33
🇿🇦 South Africa
27
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
25
🇲🇾 Malaysia
19
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
19
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
16
🇨🇮 Ivory Coast
11
🇩🇪 Germany
6
🇧🇷 Brazil
5

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
2,178 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 82
435
Would be under 30 (8%)
699
Would be 30–60 (12%)
4,606
Would be over 60 (80%)

All 5,740 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: 1925

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
96
Classic Feel
95
Modern Appeal
5
International
5

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

📜 Rollin Through the Generations

Rollin has been a name that's seen its peaks and valleys through the decades. It reached its highest popularity in 1925 with 137 births, but since then, its usage has been relatively sparse. Today, it's considered a classic, old-school name that's seeing a bit of a resurgence. With an average age of 82, most people named Rollin were born around the mid-20th century, reflecting the name's historical roots and its current status as a throwback choice for parents looking for something unique yet familiar.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Ohio 384
Illinois 258
California 223
Michigan 174
New York 154
Pennsylvania 134
Minnesota 121
Iowa 109
Kansas 92
Indiana 89

✨ Similar Names to Rollin

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Rollin's English surname used as a first name roots

📄 About the Name Rollin

How Many People Have the Name Rollin?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,160 people in the United States currently share the name Rollin. That works out to roughly 1 in every 285,732 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Rollin a Common or Rare Name?

Rollin 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 Rollin Mean?

Rollin means "creative variant of Roland" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Rollin Most Popular?

The name Rollin reached peak popularity in 1925, with 137 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 Rollin?

Approximately 1,160 people named Rollin live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,160. That works out to roughly 1 in 285,732 Americans.

Is Rollin a rare name?

Rollin is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 285,732 Americans has this name.

What does the name Rollin mean?

Rollin means "creative variant of Roland" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins.

Is Rollin more male or female?

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

When was Rollin most popular?

Rollin peaked in 1925 with 137 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 US1,160
All-Time Births1,160
1 in X1 in 285,732
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age82
Peak Year1925
World Rank#80,433
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.