How Many People Are Named Roland?

100,726

people in the United States are named Roland

1 in 3,325 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#689

⭐ Uncommon

Population Percentage

0.0301%

Of US population

Peak Year

1924

1,834 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: English, French, German, Swedish, Dutch, Hungarian, Medieval French
Pronunciation: RO-lənd (English), RAW-LAHN (French), RO-lant (German), RO-lawnd (Hungarian)
Gender: Primarily Male

Meaning:

From the Germanic elements hrod meaning "fame" and land meaning "land", though some theories hold that the second element was originally nand meaning "brave". Roland was a semi-legendary French hero whose story is told in the medieval epic 'La Chanson de Roland', in which he is a nephew of Charlemagne killed in battle with the Saracens. The Normans introduced this name to England.

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
0.4%
Male
99.6%

This name is Primarily Male

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 73.9 years old

Young (<30) 10,803
10.7%
Adult (30–60) 16,509
16.4%
Senior (>60) 73,414
72.9%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1880 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

Texas 8,701
Massachusetts 6,203
California 5,943
New York 5,621
Louisiana 4,087
Pennsylvania 3,852
Illinois 3,652
Ohio 3,305
Maine 3,239
Michigan 3,161

💡 Fun Facts About "Roland"

  • 413 babies were named Roland in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 1924
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1880
  • Most popular in Texas

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