Boy · #4,970 in 2026

Rolan

Name: Popularity of the name Rolan in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Rolan, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#4,970

Peak Rank

#1,874 (2021)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

-12%

1915

First Year

2026

Last Year

2021

Peak Year

#1874

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Rolan

Rolan first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1915, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2021, when 33 Rolans were born — ranking #3,426 that year. As of 2026, Rolan ranks #4,970 for baby boys with 20 births, gradually falling (-12%). In total, more than 1K Rolans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Rolan

Phonetically similar names — useful when Rolan is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Rolen
Rolon
Rolin
Rylan
Rollen
Rulon
Rolling
Rollin
Rowling
Roling
Rohling
Rowan

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Rolan

What does the name Rolan mean?

Rolan is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1915. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Rolan in 2026?

In 2026, Rolan ranks #4,970 among boys' names in the U.S., with 20 babies given the name that year.

When was Rolan most popular?

Rolan reached its peak popularity in 2021, ranking #1,874 that year with 33 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Rolan most popular?

Rolan has historically been most popular in Texas, Florida, California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Rolan.

Is Rolan a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Rolan is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Rolan?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Rolan include Linnie, Lemoyne, Satoshi. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Rolan

Rolan is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1915 and has accumulated 1K births in the dataset. Rolan's peak popularity came in 2021 when it ranked #1,874. Use the chart and map above to compare Rolan's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.