Rolland
Rolland is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Famous land or renowned territory.
Origin and history
Rolland is a variant spelling of Roland, derived from Germanic elements meaning famous land. The name was popularized in medieval Europe by the heroic tale of Roland, a knight under Charlemagne. In the United States, it has been a moderately used traditional name, though it is less common today than its single-'l' counterpart.
Popularity in the United States
9,868 babies in the United States have been named Rolland since 1880. It ranks #1207 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1798.
States where it is most popular
- OH (15.3 %)
- MI (11.9 %)
- IL (9.1 %)
- MN (8.9 %)
- CA (6.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 112 |
| 1890-1900 | 127 |
| 1900-1910 | 185 |
| 1910-1920 | 1,186 |
| 1920-1930 | 2,282 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,919 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,421 |
| 1950-1960 | 914 |
| 1960-1970 | 556 |
| 1970-1980 | 318 |
| 1980-1990 | 236 |
| 1990-2000 | 175 |
| 2000-2010 | 113 |
| 2010-2019 | 195 |
| 2020-2029 | 129 |
Famous people named Rolland
- Rolland Busch: Clergy, Religious leader
- Rolland O'Regan: Surgeon, Politician
Nicknames
Rollie, Roly
Fun facts
- Rolland is an alternative spelling of Roland, originating from the Old High German elements 'hrod' (fame) and 'land' (land).
- The name shares its roots with the legend of Roland, the legendary Frankish military leader immortalized in the 11th-century epic 'The Song of Roland'.