Rollin
Complete Name Analysis & Etymology Guide
5,756 Total Births
145 Years of Data
1925 Peak Popularity Year
137 Peak Births

Rollin Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Rollin is derived from the Old French name 'Rolland', which comes from Germanic roots meaning 'famous land'. The name has evolved through various historical forms and is associated with traits of strength and individuality. It does not have a biblical relevance, and it gained popularity in the 19th century. Variants include Rolland and Rolly, and it is currently viewed positively.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Rollin"

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Pronunciation

/ˈroʊlɪn/

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Origin

Old French

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Etymology

The name Rollin is derived from the Old French name 'Rolland', which itself 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 (Old Germanic), Roland (Old French), Rollin (Modern English)

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Historical Usage

The name gained popularity in the 19th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, as a variant of Roland.

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Variants & Derivatives

Rolland, Roland, Rolly

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Modern Popularity & Image

Rollin is perceived as a strong and classic name, often associated with individuality and creativity.

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Famous People

Rollin C. Harris, an American politician, Rollin M. Perkins, an American educator

📊 Rollin 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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✨ Rollin Name Meaning & Significance

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Popularity Trend

Less Common name with 137 peak births in 1925

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Geographic Spread

Popular across 20 US states, with strongest presence in Kansas

Historical Span

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

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Generational Impact

Influenced 7 different American generations with varying popularity

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Rollin"

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 "Rollin"

"Rollin" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Boy 623rd of 7545 1,642
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Boy 663rd of 6773 1,602
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Boy 972nd of 7552 1,117
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 1747th of 10718 423
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 2985th of 16616 311
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 5530th of 24088 225
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Boy 5293rd of 23106 210

Regional Popularity of "Rollin" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
27.61%
391st/1416
45.98%
634th/1379
65.22%
1543rd/2366
53.33%
609th/1142
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
25.42%
393rd/1546
38.88%
605th/1556
59.37%
1397th/2353
36.33%
562nd/1547
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
31.88%
710th/2227
45.56%
1107th/2430
77.71%
2217th/2853
33.30%
924th/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- 63.82%
2223rd/3483
- 49.11%
1986th/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- 67.73%
3031st/4475
- -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - 74.46%
5080th/6822
71.13%
4464th/6276

Regional Popularity of "Rollin" 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)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
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State-by-State Popularity of "Rollin"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Rollin" 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 "Rollin" in the United States

The name Rollin is most popular in Kansas, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Rollin has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled 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, 'Rollin' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 623rd out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 663rd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 972nd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1747th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2985th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 5530th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 5293rd out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Rollin' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

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