NAME PROFILE
Rowland
Rowland is a traditional English name meaning 'famous land' or 'land of fame'. It conveys a sense of nobility and strength, often associated with heroic figures and leaders.
Key Stats
| Total births | 4,279 |
| Gender | Male (20% / 80%) |
| Peak year | 1924 |
| Peak generation | G.I. Gen |
| First recorded | 1912 |
| Most recent | 1990 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
PA — 29%NY — 29%CA — 19%MI — 12%OH — 11%
Notable People
Rowland Hill (Inventor of the penny post) · Rowland S. Howard (Musician, guitarist for The Birthday Party) · Rowland Taylor (English Protestant martyr) · Rowland McKinnon (Artist known for modern abstract works) · Rowland E. Pritchard (Welsh composer, known for 'All Things Bright and Beautiful')
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