Roland
boy name#607 in 2025Roland entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #98 in 1924, ranks #607 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1880–2025
#607
rank today
#98
peak (1924)
466
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #253 |
| 1890s | #172 |
| 1900s | #154 |
| 1910s | #128 |
| 1920s | #106 |
| 1930s | #117 |
| 1940s | #157 |
| 1950s | #204 |
| 1960s | #242 |
| 1970s | #331 |
| 1980s | #415 |
| 1990s | #588 |
| 2000s | #740 |
| 2010s | #630 |
| 2020s | #630 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Roland has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 47,500 people named Roland are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Roland alive today was born around 1945, making them about 80 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 ranks #607 among US boy names in 2025, with 466 babies given the name.
- When was the name Roland most popular?
- Roland peaked in 1924, reaching #98 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Roland with classmates?
- Roland will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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