Roland
girl nameRoland entered the US charts in 1915, peaked at #2026 in 1927, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1915–2025
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rank today
#2026
peak (1927)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3690 |
| 1920s | #2815 |
| 1930s | #3214 |
| 1940s | #4429 |
| 1950s | #5221 |
| 1960s | #5138 |
| 1970s | #7064 |
| 1980s | #9316 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Roland are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Roland alive today was born around 1937, making them about 88 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Roland in 2025?
- Roland is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Roland most popular?
- Roland peaked in 1927, reaching #2026 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Roland with classmates?
- Roland will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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