Roland
Complete Name Analysis & Etymology Guide
100,726 Total Births
145 Years of Data
1924 Peak Popularity Year
1,834 Peak Births

Roland Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

The name Roland originates from Old French, meaning 'famous land'. It evolved from the Germanic 'Hrodland' and has maintained its popularity since the Middle Ages, particularly due to its association with heroism in literature. The name carries connotations of bravery and nobility, and does not have biblical relevance.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Roland"

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Pronunciation

/ˈroʊ.lənd/

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Origin

Old French

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Etymology

The name Roland is derived from the Old French name 'Hrodland', which comes from the Germanic elements 'hrod' meaning 'fame' and 'land' meaning 'land' or 'territory'.

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Meaning

Famous land

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Language Evolution

Hrodland, Roland (Old French), Roland (Modern French)

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Historical Usage

Roland gained popularity in the Middle Ages, particularly in France, due to the epic poem 'The Song of Roland', which celebrated the heroism of the character Roland during the Battle of Roncevaux Pass in 778.

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Variants & Derivatives

Rolando, Rolan, Rolly

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Modern Popularity & Image

Today, Roland is viewed as a classic and noble name, often associated with bravery and heroism due to its legendary roots.

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Famous People

Roland Barthes, Roland Emmerich, Roland Garros

📊 Roland Name Trend Analysis

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Boy Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Stable
25-Year Trend: Relatively Stable
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Girl Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Stable
25-Year Trend: Relatively Stable

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✨ Roland Name Meaning & Significance

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Popularity Trend

Highly Popular name with 1,834 peak births in 1924

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Geographic Spread

Popular across 51 US states, with strongest presence in Maine

Historical Span

Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends

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Generational Impact

Influenced 12 different American generations with varying popularity

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Roland"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Roland"

"Roland" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Boy 117th of 7545 23,352
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Boy 127th of 6773 26,351
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Boy 206th of 7552 23,082
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 308th of 10718 10,144
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 484th of 16616 6,105
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 737th of 24088 4,331
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Boy 603rd of 23106 5,547
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Girl 3821st of 9107 103
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Girl 3512th of 9204 123
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 7175th of 12526 47
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 8327th of 19264 69
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 19175th of 27321 20

Regional Popularity of "Roland" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
7.56%
107th/1416
5.66%
78th/1379
6.55%
155th/2366
12.43%
142nd/1142
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
8.28%
128th/1546
5.33%
83rd/1556
6.67%
157th/2353
10.21%
158th/1547
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
9.97%
222nd/2227
5.76%
140th/2430
7.01%
200th/2853
8.61%
239th/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
12.80%
376th/2937
7.44%
259th/3483
7.82%
275th/3518
8.21%
332nd/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
17.86%
658th/3685
10.46%
468th/4475
8.09%
420th/5194
7.92%
500th/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
19.18%
879th/4582
17.51%
904th/5164
9.34%
683rd/7313
9.78%
730th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
13.20%
526th/3984
16.14%
724th/4487
9.10%
621st/6822
8.94%
561st/6276

Regional Popularity of "Roland" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
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Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
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Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
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Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
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Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
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Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
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State-by-State Popularity of "Roland"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Roland" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.

Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends of "Roland" in the United States

The name Roland is most popular in Maine, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Roland has been falling for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, too falling for male in South, falling for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Roland' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 117th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 127th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 206th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 308th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 484th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 737th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 603rd out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 3821st out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 3512th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 7175th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 8327th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 19175th out of 27321 names. Discover how the name 'Roland' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Infographic: Roland name meaning, origin, and popularity trends in the United States (US baby name analysis chart)
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