Rowland
boy name#5608 in 2025Rowland entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #487 in 1903, ranks #5608 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
#5608
rank today
#487
peak (1903)
16
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #790 |
| 1890s | #781 |
| 1900s | #772 |
| 1910s | #749 |
| 1920s | #777 |
| 1930s | #856 |
| 1940s | #959 |
| 1950s | #1023 |
| 1960s | #1292 |
| 1970s | #2355 |
| 1980s | #3148 |
| 1990s | #4821 |
| 2000s | #6970 |
| 2010s | #5408 |
| 2020s | #4850 |
Living bearers
About 1,900 people named Rowland are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Rowland alive today was born around 1941, making them about 84 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Rowland in 2025?
- Rowland ranks #5608 among US boy names in 2025, with 16 babies given the name.
- When was the name Rowland most popular?
- Rowland peaked in 1903, reaching #487 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Rowland with classmates?
- Rowland will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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