Rollin
Rollin is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Famous land or famous wolf.
Origin and history
Rollin is a masculine name of Germanic origin, derived as a diminutive of Roland or French variants of Rolf. It historically entered the English language via Old French and Norman influence. While historically moderately common in the United States, it is relatively rare today.
Popularity in the United States
5,771 babies in the United States have been named Rollin since 1880. It ranks #1593 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1814.
States where it is most popular
- OH (19.3 %)
- IL (12.9 %)
- CA (11.2 %)
- MI (8.7 %)
- NY (7.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 113 |
| 1890-1900 | 100 |
| 1900-1910 | 138 |
| 1910-1920 | 662 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,053 |
| 1930-1940 | 919 |
| 1940-1950 | 816 |
| 1950-1960 | 593 |
| 1960-1970 | 380 |
| 1970-1980 | 227 |
| 1980-1990 | 190 |
| 1990-2000 | 177 |
| 2000-2010 | 131 |
| 2010-2019 | 159 |
| 2020-2029 | 113 |
Famous people named Rollin
- Rollin White: Inventor, Gunsmith
- Rollin Kirby: Cartoonist, Illustrator
Nicknames
Rollie, Rollo
Fun facts
- Rollin developed in Medieval France as a diminutive form of names like Roland and Rolf.
- Rollin was most popular in the United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.