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Rowland
OriginSpelling variation of Roland, German
Meaning"famous throughout the land"
US Rank#5798
2025 SSA
About Rowland
Rowland is more usually the surname spelling of Roland, as in Kelly Rowland.
Pronounced ROH-lund.
As of October 2026, Rowland ranked #5798 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #500 in 1903.
Popularity & trends
US popularity — history
US rank, lower is more popular · SSA data 2014–2025
Actual · SSA
20142025
18802025
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #4,368 | 23 | 12 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | #4,565 | 22 | 11.9 |
| 2018 | #4,887 | 20 | 11 |
| 2019 | #4,612 | 22 | 12.3 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | #4,342 | 24 | 13.7 |
| 2022 | #3,753 | 30 | 17.2 |
| 2023 | #4,712 | 22 | 12.9 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |
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