Boy · #12,141 in 2026

Rolin

Rolin is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:Andrew Rolin, American former college football player and coach Gustave Rolin-Jaequemyns (1835–1902), Belgian attorney at law, diplomat and Minister of the Interior Jean Rolin (writer), French writer and journalist Jean Rolin (cardinal) (1408–1483), Burgundian bishop and Cardinal Nicolas Rolin (1376–1462), leading figure in the history…

Current Rank
#12,141
Peak Rank
#2,614 (1923)
Total Babies
261
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1919
First Year
2021
Last Year
1923
Peak Year
#2614
Peak Rank
261
Total Count
42
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Rolin

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Rolin is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:Andrew Rolin, American former college football player and coach Gustave Rolin-Jaequemyns (1835–1902), Belgian attorney at law, diplomat and Minister of the Interior Jean Rolin (writer), French writer and journalist Jean Rolin (cardinal) (1408–1483), Burgundian bishop and Cardinal Nicolas Rolin (1376–1462), leading figure in the history…

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The Story of Rolin

Rolin first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1919, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1923, when 11 Rolins were born — ranking #2,614 that year. As of 2026, Rolin ranks #12,141 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 261 Rolins have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Rolin

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Rolin

What does the name Rolin mean?
Rolin is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:Andrew Rolin, American former college football player and coach Gustave Rolin-Jaequemyns (1835–1902), Belgian attorney at law, diplomat and Minister of the Interior Jean Rolin (writer), French writer and journalist Jean Rolin (cardinal) (1408–1483), Burgundian bishop and Cardinal Nicolas Rolin (1376–1462), leading figure in the history…
How popular is Rolin in 2026?
In 2026, Rolin ranks #12,141 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Rolin most popular?
Rolin reached its peak popularity in 1923, ranking #2,614 that year with 11 babies given the name.
Is Rolin a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Rolin is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Rolin?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Rolin include Jenkins, Oma, Ewart. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Rolin

Rolin is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1919 and has accumulated 261 births in the dataset. Rolin's peak popularity came in 1923 when it ranked #2,614. Use the chart and map above to compare Rolin'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.