Rolan Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationROH-lan / /ˈroʊ.lən/Germanic; Latin
Meaning
Germanic: famous land; Latin: little red one
Historical & Cultural Background
Rolan is derived from the Germanic name Roland, which has roots in the Old High German language. The name gained popularity in medieval Europe, particularly due to the epic poem 'The Song of Roland.' It has been associated with chivalry and heroism. The Latin variant, Rolan, reflects a more modern adaptation of the name.
Trend Summary
Rolan has seen limited popularity in the U.S., with occasional usage but not ranking in the top names.
Similar Names
Variants
- Roland
- Rolly
International Variants
- Roldán (Spanish)
- Rolan (French)
Famous people named Rolan
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Rolan was first seen in the United States in 1915. Rolan has ranked as high as #1330 nationally, which occurred in 2021, and has been most popular in California, Texas, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Rolan has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Rolan (2021)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 7 | |
| CA | 5 | |
| FL | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1915 | 6 |
| 1916 | 8 |
| 1918 | 8 |
| 1919 | 12 |
| 1920 | 10 |
| 1922 | 7 |
| 1923 | 18 |
| 1924 | 10 |
| 1925 | 11 |
| 1926 | 7 |
| 1927 | 10 |
| 1928 | 14 |
| 1929 | 12 |
| 1930 | 12 |
| 1931 | 10 |
| 1932 | 9 |
| 1933 | 10 |
| 1934 | 13 |
| 1935 | 9 |
| 1936 | 13 |
| 1937 | 7 |
| 1938 | 12 |
| 1939 | 10 |
| 1941 | 7 |
| 1942 | 10 |
| 1943 | 8 |
| 1945 | 12 |
| 1946 | 8 |
| 1947 | 11 |
| 1948 | 8 |
| 1949 | 8 |
| 1950 | 6 |
| 1951 | 10 |
| 1952 | 9 |
| 1953 | 12 |
| 1954 | 8 |
| 1955 | 6 |
| 1956 | 10 |
| 1957 | 10 |
| 1958 | 7 |
| 1960 | 8 |
| 1961 | 8 |
| 1962 | 8 |
| 1963 | 5 |
| 1964 | 7 |
| 1965 | 6 |
| 1968 | 5 |
| 1969 | 5 |
| 1970 | 6 |
| 1971 | 6 |
| 1973 | 5 |
| 1977 | 10 |
| 1978 | 10 |
| 1980 | 13 |
| 1981 | 7 |
| 1982 | 6 |
| 1983 | 5 |
| 1984 | 11 |
| 1985 | 8 |
| 1986 | 8 |
| 1987 | 17 |
| 1988 | 10 |
| 1989 | 7 |
| 1991 | 10 |
| 1993 | 6 |
| 1994 | 7 |
| 1996 | 9 |
| 1997 | 7 |
| 1998 | 7 |
| 2000 | 10 |
| 2002 | 14 |
| 2003 | 6 |
| 2004 | 10 |
| 2005 | 20 |
| 2006 | 17 |
| 2007 | 13 |
| 2008 | 21 |
| 2009 | 17 |
| 2010 | 13 |
| 2011 | 15 |
| 2012 | 18 |
| 2013 | 20 |
| 2014 | 21 |
| 2015 | 20 |
| 2016 | 25 |
| 2017 | 24 |
| 2018 | 25 |
| 2019 | 18 |
| 2020 | 24 |
| 2021 | 33 |
| 2022 | 29 |
| 2023 | 17 |
| 2024 | 22 |