Boy · #7,725 in 2026

Rolen

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

Current Rank

#7,725

Peak Rank

#6,224 (2005)

Total Babies

218

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1913

First Year

2024

Last Year

2005

Peak Year

#6224

Peak Rank

218

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Rolen

Rolen first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1913, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2005, when 12 Rolens were born — ranking #6,224 that year. As of 2026, Rolen ranks #7,725 for baby boys with 10 births, with steady use. In total, more than 218 Rolens 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

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Names that sound like Rolen

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

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Rolen

What does the name Rolen mean?

Rolen is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1913. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Rolen in 2026?

In 2026, Rolen ranks #7,725 among boys' names in the U.S., with 10 babies given the name that year.

When was Rolen most popular?

Rolen reached its peak popularity in 2005, ranking #6,224 that year with 12 babies given the name.

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

Rolen has historically been most popular in Missouri. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Rolen.

Is Rolen a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Rolen?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Rolen include Jozsef, Tarick, Edwing. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Rolen

Rolen is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1913 and has accumulated 218 births in the dataset. Rolen's peak popularity came in 2005 when it ranked #6,224. Use the chart and map above to compare Rolen'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.