Rolando
Rolando is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Famous land or renowned land.
Origin and history
Rolando is the Spanish and Italian form of the Germanic name Roland, composed of elements meaning famous and land. It has maintained steady, moderate usage in the United States over the past century. It offers a classic Latin flair while remaining widely recognizable.
Popularity in the United States
24,438 babies in the United States have been named Rolando since 1880. It ranks #751 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1106.
States where it is most popular
- TX (50.4 %)
- CA (20.8 %)
- NY (6.8 %)
- FL (6.4 %)
- IL (5.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 18 |
| 1920-1930 | 93 |
| 1930-1940 | 197 |
| 1940-1950 | 419 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,618 |
| 1960-1970 | 2,652 |
| 1970-1980 | 3,663 |
| 1980-1990 | 4,219 |
| 1990-2000 | 4,075 |
| 2000-2010 | 4,232 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,307 |
| 2020-2029 | 945 |
Famous people named Rolando
- Rolando Blackman: Basketball Player, Coach
- Rolando Villazón: Opera Singer, Director
- Rolando McClain: Football Player
Nicknames
Roly, Lando, Rolo
Fun facts
- Rolando is the Romance-language equivalent of Roland, the legendary hero of medieval French epic poetry.
- More than 24,000 boys in the United States have been named Rolando since 1880.