Rolla
Rolla is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Famous land, or famous throughout the land.
Origin and history
Rolla is a given name of Germanic and Old Norse origin, closely linked to the name Roland or Scandinavian roots meaning famous land or wolf. Historically used as a masculine name in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in the United States, it has since become extremely rare. Today, it is mostly encountered as an archaic given name or a place name, such as Rolla, Missouri.
Popularity in the United States
1,306 babies in the United States have been named Rolla since 1880. It ranks #3400 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- MO (62.9 %)
- IL (22 %)
- KS (6.9 %)
- WV (4.1 %)
- IA (2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 158 |
| 1890-1900 | 122 |
| 1900-1910 | 65 |
| 1910-1920 | 226 |
| 1920-1930 | 291 |
| 1930-1940 | 173 |
| 1940-1950 | 144 |
| 1950-1960 | 88 |
| 1960-1970 | 39 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- Rolla was most frequently given as a boy's name in the United States during the late nineteenth century.
- It is well known in the U.S. as a city in Missouri, established in the mid-19th century.