Rolland
About Rolland
Rolland is a masculine name with Germanic origins, derived from the Old Germanic elements 'hrod' meaning 'fame' and 'land' meaning 'land' or 'territory.' It is a variant spelling of Roland, a name that gained fame through the legendary medieval hero Roland, a Frankish military leader under Charlemagne who was immortalized in the epic poem 'The Song of Roland.' The name conveys strength and heroism, reflecting its literary heritage. While not among the most common names in recent decades, Rolland maintains a timeless quality and steady presence in various Western countries, particularly those with French or Germanic influences. Its distinctive spelling with the double 'l' gives it a slight French flair.
Pronounced RAH-lund.
As of October 2026, Rolland ranked #5796 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #353 in 1928.
AI-written. Reviewed by Sophie Kihm
Sources: US popularity data is from the Social Security Administration. Meanings and origins are from Nameberry's name references.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | #4,857 | 20 | 10.4 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | #4,308 | 24 | 13 |
| 2018 | #3,868 | 28 | 15.4 |
| 2019 | #4,207 | 25 | 13.9 |
| 2020 | #4,120 | 25 | 14.5 |
| 2021 | #4,596 | 22 | 12.6 |
| 2022 | #4,983 | 20 | 11.5 |
| 2023 | #4,312 | 25 | 14.6 |
| 2024 | #4,831 | 21 | 12.2 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |
Rolland on lists
Famous Rollands
- Romain Rolland
winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature