Rolan
Rolan is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Famous land or renowned land.
Origin and history
Rolan is a masculine given name of Germanic origin, serving as a variant of the classic name Roland. It derives from the elements meaning 'famous' and 'land'. In the United States, it remains a uncommon name with steady, low-frequency usage.
Popularity in the United States
1,084 babies in the United States have been named Rolan since 1880. It ranks #3603 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1785.
States where it is most popular
- CA (58.9 %)
- TX (34.2 %)
- FL (6.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 34 |
| 1920-1930 | 99 |
| 1930-1940 | 105 |
| 1940-1950 | 72 |
| 1950-1960 | 78 |
| 1960-1970 | 52 |
| 1970-1980 | 37 |
| 1980-1990 | 92 |
| 1990-2000 | 46 |
| 2000-2010 | 128 |
| 2010-2019 | 199 |
| 2020-2029 | 142 |
Nicknames
Ro, Roly
Fun facts
- Rolan developed as a simplified, modern spelling variant of the medieval Germanic name Roland.
- The name has maintained a steady presence in official U.S. birth records while remaining rare.