Rolla Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationROL-uh / ˈrɒləEnglish; German
Meaning
English: fame; German: roll
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Rolla has roots in both English and German cultures. In English, it is often associated with fame and renown. In German, it can relate to the concept of rolling or movement. The name has seen varying levels of popularity over the years, particularly in the 19th and early 20th centuries.
Trend Summary
The name Rolla has been relatively uncommon in recent years.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Rolla was first seen in the United States in 1880. Rolla has ranked as high as #795 nationally, which occurred in 1916, and has been most popular in Missouri, Illinois, Kansas, West Virginia, and Iowa. In the past 5 years the name Rolla has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Rolla (1946)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| MO | 7 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 18 |
| 1881 | 16 |
| 1882 | 17 |
| 1883 | 19 |
| 1884 | 14 |
| 1885 | 11 |
| 1886 | 18 |
| 1887 | 14 |
| 1888 | 14 |
| 1889 | 17 |
| 1890 | 10 |
| 1891 | 22 |
| 1892 | 14 |
| 1893 | 9 |
| 1894 | 11 |
| 1895 | 9 |
| 1896 | 15 |
| 1897 | 10 |
| 1898 | 12 |
| 1899 | 10 |
| 1900 | 10 |
| 1901 | 7 |
| 1902 | 8 |
| 1903 | 6 |
| 1904 | 8 |
| 1906 | 5 |
| 1907 | 11 |
| 1908 | 10 |
| 1910 | 7 |
| 1911 | 7 |
| 1912 | 10 |
| 1913 | 19 |
| 1914 | 10 |
| 1915 | 26 |
| 1916 | 45 |
| 1917 | 36 |
| 1918 | 37 |
| 1919 | 29 |
| 1920 | 37 |
| 1921 | 32 |
| 1922 | 33 |
| 1923 | 32 |
| 1924 | 28 |
| 1925 | 31 |
| 1926 | 24 |
| 1927 | 31 |
| 1928 | 18 |
| 1929 | 25 |
| 1930 | 14 |
| 1931 | 16 |
| 1932 | 15 |
| 1933 | 23 |
| 1934 | 20 |
| 1935 | 14 |
| 1936 | 24 |
| 1937 | 21 |
| 1938 | 11 |
| 1939 | 15 |
| 1940 | 16 |
| 1941 | 18 |
| 1942 | 13 |
| 1943 | 14 |
| 1944 | 20 |
| 1945 | 16 |
| 1946 | 15 |
| 1947 | 16 |
| 1948 | 9 |
| 1949 | 7 |
| 1950 | 11 |
| 1951 | 12 |
| 1952 | 14 |
| 1953 | 9 |
| 1954 | 5 |
| 1955 | 15 |
| 1956 | 12 |
| 1958 | 10 |
| 1960 | 9 |
| 1961 | 10 |
| 1962 | 7 |
| 1963 | 7 |
| 1964 | 6 |