Rolando Boy

Popularity: #769 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Pronunciationroh-LAN-doh / roʊˈlændoʊ

Spanish; Italian

Meaning

Spanish: famous land; Italian: renowned

Historical & Cultural Background

Rolando is derived from the Old High German name Hruodland, which means 'famous land.' It has been popular in various cultures, particularly in Spanish and Italian-speaking regions. The name has historical significance due to its association with the legendary figure Roland, a hero in medieval literature. Rolando has been used in literature and music, contributing to its enduring popularity.

Trend Summary

Rolando has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., with a notable presence in Hispanic communities.

Similar Names

RodolfoRoccoRonaldoRoldanRolanRoland

Variants

  • Roland
  • Rolly

International Variants

  • Ronaldo (Portuguese)
  • Roldan (Spanish)
  • Rolando (Italian)

Famous people named Rolando

Rolando B. P. de Lima is a Brazilian politician known for his work in local government.

Rolando Villazón is a Mexican tenor celebrated for his operatic performances.

Rolando Aarons is an English professional footballer recognized for his skills on the field.

Rolando Blackman is a former professional basketball player who played in the NBA.

Fictional characters named Rolando

Rolando is a character in the video game 'Final Fantasy Tactics' known for his strategic abilities.

Rolando is featured in the children's book series 'The Adventures of Rolando' as a brave young hero.

Sibling Suggestions

RafaelRicardoRobertoRamonRuben

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Rolando was first seen in the United States in 1916. Rolando has ranked as high as #797 nationally, which occurred in 1994, and has been most popular in Texas, California, New York, Florida, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Rolando has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Rolando (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 62
55%
CA 27
24%
NY 7
6%
FL 6
5%
GA 5
4%
OH 5
4%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19165
19187
19196
19205
19218
192210
19235
192410
19259
192612
19278
192811
192915
193010
193116
193225
193314
193421
193522
193617
193723
193832
193917
194030
194120
194240
194330
194429
194534
194658
194761
194856
194961
195074
1951123
1952139
1953143
1954154
1955170
1956186
1957215
1958190
1959224
1960273
1961257
1962266
1963251
1964253
1965291
1966262
1967264
1968281
1969254
1970323
1971348
1972320
1973325
1974360
1975423
1976342
1977372
1978395
1979455
1980459
1981446
1982385
1983429
1984441
1985403
1986422
1987408
1988431
1989395
1990386
1991391
1992403
1993393
1994473
1995441
1996384
1997404
1998435
1999365
2000430
2001446
2002417
2003405
2004453
2005431
2006438
2007452
2008415
2009345
2010319
2011276
2012236
2013250
2014238
2015217
2016224
2017194
2018178
2019174
2020157
2021172
2022163
2023163
2024155