Unisex · #3,874 in 2026

Rollins

Rollins is a surname which may refer to:

Current Rank
#3,874
Peak Rank
#1,373 (2024)
Total Babies
507
5-Yr Trend
+58%
👧 Girl peak #5,954 (161 total)
👦 Boy peak #1,373 (507 total)
👦As Boy Name
1908
First Year
2026
Last Year
2024
Peak Year
#1373
Peak Rank
507
Total Count
51
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
2012
First Year
2026
Last Year
2023
Peak Year
#5954
Peak Rank
161
Total Count
12
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Rollins

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

Rollins is a surname which may refer to:

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The Story of Rollins

As a girl name

The earliest SSA record of Rollins as a girl name dates back to 2012, when 5 babies received it. 2023 was its biggest year on record, with 20 newborns named Rollins — #5,954 in the national rankings. About 77% of every Rollins on record arrived during the 2020s, its defining decade. As of 2026, Rollins ranks #6,427 for girls with 18 births, rising sharply (+53% over the past five years). All told, over 161 Americans have carried the name since 1880, from the 2010s to the 2020s.

As a boy name

The earliest SSA record of Rollins as a boy name dates back to 1908, when 5 babies received it. 2024 was its biggest year on record, with 30 newborns named Rollins — #3,680 in the national rankings. About 32% of every Rollins on record arrived during the 2020s, its defining decade. As of 2026, Rollins ranks #3,874 for boys with 29 births, rising sharply (+58% over the past five years). All told, over 507 Americans have carried the name since 1880, from the 1900s to the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Notable people named Rollins

A small selection from Wikipedia. Tap "Read more" below to see the full list on Wikipedia.

  • Adrian Rollins (born 1972), English cricketer
  • Al Rollins (1926–1996), Canadian ice hockey goaltender
  • Annie Katsura Rollins , American Chinese shadow puppeteer
  • Bridgett Rollins (born 1956), American model
  • Brooke Rollins (born 1972), 33rd United States secretary of agriculture
  • Charlemae Hill Rollins (1897–1979), librarian, author and storyteller in African-American literature
  • Clarke Rollins (1912–1996), Canadian petroleum distributor and political figure
  • Daniel G. Rollins (1842–1897), New York County D.A.

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Names that sound like Rollins

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Rollins

What does the name Rollins mean?
Rollins is a surname which may refer to:
How popular is Rollins in 2026?
In 2026, Rollins ranks #3,874 among boys' names in the U.S., with 29 babies given the name that year.
When was Rollins most popular?
Rollins reached its peak popularity in 2024, ranking #1,373 that year with 30 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Rollins most popular?
Rollins has historically been most popular in California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Rollins.
Is Rollins a unisex name?
Yes — Rollins is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 24% of Rollinss assigned female and 76% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Rollins?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Rollins include Claiborne, Severin, Walden. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Rollins

Rollins is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1908 and has accumulated 507 births in the dataset. Rollins's peak popularity came in 2024 when it ranked #1,373. Use the chart and map above to compare Rollins'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.