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
This name is Primarily Male
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 73.9 years old
📈 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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