How Many People Are Named Rolanda?

Complete statistics for the name Rolanda in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Rolanda
Very Rare
3,417
Estimated People
1 in 96,576
1 in X Americans
1971
Peak Popularity
Female
Predicted Gender
Origin
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Normalized logarithmic scale (0–100)

⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
31 (1%)
♀ Female
3,386 (99%)
1%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 52

Population Share

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📅 Decade-by-Decade Breakdown
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Alabama 59
Arkansas 5
California 111
DC 6
Florida 87
Georgia 47
Illinois 141
Indiana 5
Kentucky 10
Louisiana 112
Maryland 16
Michigan 102
Missouri 16
Mississippi 66
North Carolina 48
New Jersey 5
New Mexico 11
New York 153
Ohio 85
Oklahoma 15
Pennsylvania 25
South Carolina 29
Tennessee 12
Texas 214
Virginia 39
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 28.6%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
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📄 About the Name Rolanda

How Many People Have the Name Rolanda in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 3,417 people in the United States currently share the name Rolanda. That works out to roughly 1 in every 96,576 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity guide.

Is Rolanda a Common or Rare Name?

Rolanda is classified as Very Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Rolanda Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Rolanda are covered in full on the Rolanda name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Rolanda Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Rolanda in SSA data, approximately 1% are male and 99% are female. Rolanda is used almost exclusively as a female name in the United States. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Rolanda Most Popular?

The name Rolanda reached peak popularity in 1971, with 176 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Rolanda Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Rolanda across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page 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.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Rolanda?

Approximately 3,417 people in the United States share the name Rolanda, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Rolanda a rare name?

Rolanda is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 96,576 Americans has this name.

What does the name Rolanda mean?

The meaning and origin of Rolanda is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Rolanda more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 1% of people named Rolanda are male and 99% are female. The predicted gender is Female.

When was Rolanda most popular?

The name Rolanda reached its peak in 1971, with 176 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People3,417
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 96,576
GenderFemale
Avg Age52
Peak Year1971
Male %1%
Female %99%

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