NAME PROFILE
Roland
Roland is a Germanic name meaning 'famous land.' It carries a legacy of heroic chivalry and sturdy reliability, suggesting a person who is loyal, courageous, and deeply grounded.
Key Stats
| Total births | 101,191 |
| Gender | Male (93% / 7%) |
| Peak year | 1924 |
| Peak generation | G.I. Gen |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
TX — 20%NY — 20%MI — 20%OH — 20%CA — 20%
Notable People
Roland Barthes (Philosopher) · Roland Emmerich (Director) · Roland Orzabal (Musician) · Roland Martin (Journalist) · Roland Garros (Aviator)
Nicknames & Diminutives
Roly
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