Rollie
Rollie is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Famous land or renowned territory.
Origin and history
Rollie is a classic diminutive typically derived from names like Roland or Rowland, which stem from Old High German roots meaning 'famous land'. Historically used as a standalone given name in the United States around the turn of the 20th century, it remains a rare, vintage choice today.
Popularity in the United States
3,570 babies in the United States have been named Rollie since 1880. It ranks #2146 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1859.
States where it is most popular
- KY (39.7 %)
- GA (12.5 %)
- IL (9.2 %)
- MO (7.9 %)
- TX (7.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 167 |
| 1890-1900 | 175 |
| 1900-1910 | 133 |
| 1910-1920 | 406 |
| 1920-1930 | 512 |
| 1930-1940 | 493 |
| 1940-1950 | 481 |
| 1950-1960 | 434 |
| 1960-1970 | 239 |
| 1970-1980 | 149 |
| 1980-1990 | 100 |
| 1990-2000 | 71 |
| 2000-2010 | 62 |
| 2010-2019 | 80 |
| 2020-2029 | 68 |
Famous people named Rollie
- Rollie Free: motorcycle racer
Fun facts
- Rollie Fingers, born Roland Glen Fingers, made the nickname famous in American pop culture as a Hall of Fame baseball pitcher.
- Rollie enjoyed its highest relative popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries as an independent given name in the U.S.