Roland
Peaked at #98 nationally in 1924, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Roland has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Roland — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#2084
in 1927
Last ranked
#12772
in 1987
Years tracked
44
1915–1987
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1915, Roland reached its peak popularity for girls in 1927, ranking #2084 nationally with 19 babies given the name that year.
Roland hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 1987, when it stood at #12772.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | #12,772 | 5 |
| 1983 | #6,590 | 10 |
| 1981 | #11,717 | 5 |
| 1979 | #8,749 | 7 |
| 1978 | #9,438 | 6 |
| 1977 | #7,388 | 8 |
| 1976 | #7,111 | 8 |
| 1974 | #9,846 | 5 |
Roland — Boys (United States)
StablePeak rank
#98
in 1924
Current rank
#663
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1880, Roland reached its peak popularity for boys in 1924, ranking #98 nationally with 1,822 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #610 (2014) to #663 (2024) — a 8% drop.
As of 2024, Roland ranks #663 nationally for boys, with 413 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #663 | 413 |
| 2023 | #661 | 414 |
| 2022 | #609 | 461 |
| 2021 | #668 | 405 |
| 2020 | #570 | 489 |
| 2019 | #532 | 538 |
| 2018 | #545 | 514 |
| 2017 | #530 | 534 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Roland most popular?
Roland was most popular in 1924, when it ranked #98 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Roland becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently stable, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Roland?
At least 100,726 babies have been recorded with the name Roland in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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