Total births
1,084
Boys' name · since 1915
Rolan
1,084 babies named Rolan in U.S. Social Security records since 1915, with the highest year being 2021. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- #4592
- among boys today
- 1,084
- born since 1915
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 68%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Rolan is the #4592 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 1,084 recorded since 1915.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Rolan has been recorded 1,084 times among boys since 1915, currently ranked #4592 nationally and more common than 68% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1915 to 2025.
- #4592 among boys today
- 1,084 born since 1915
- 2010s peak decade
- 68% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Rolan is currently the #4592 boys' name in America, more common than 68% of boys - 1,084 born since 1915, peaking in the 2010s.
- #4592
- among boys today
- 1,084
- born since 1915
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 68%
- more common than other boys
Rolan vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#4592
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 68% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
18% of everyone ever named Rolan was born in this single decade.
2021
Single peak year
33 babies were named Rolan in 2021 - its busiest year on record.
How Rolan compares
1,084 Top 29% higher than 71% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Rolan's all-time total is 195% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Rolan | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,084 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 33 | 23 | 22,252 |
Rolan's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Rolan's SSA record in two at 1969 and the more recent half accounts for 60% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 40%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1963, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2021 peak of 33, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Rolan at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2021
Current rank
#4,592
Active since
1915
Rolan popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1915–2025
- Peak year (2021)
- 33
- Annual births at peak, across 111 years of records
Rolan by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Rolan's strongest decade.
199 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 18% of all-time use.
Rolan births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 34
1910s
34 births
- 1920s
1920s
99 births
- 1930s
1930s
105 births
- 1940s 72
1940s
72 births
- 1950s 78
1950s
78 births
- 1960s 52
1960s
52 births
- 1970s 37
1970s
37 births
- 1980s
1980s
92 births
- 1990s 46
1990s
46 births
- 2000s
2000s
128 births
- 2010s
2010s
199 births
- 2020s
2020s
142 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 199 births (18% of all-time use).
How Rolan compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Rolan's total volume
Rolan vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Rolan by state
Where Rolan concentrates geographically, total births since 1915
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 43 | 4.0% |
| #2 | Texas | | 25 | 2.3% |
| #3 | Florida | | 5 | 0.5% |
California share of Rolan's total US births 4.0%
Even split
43 of 1,084 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Rolan? ▼
Since 1915, Social Security records show 1,084 babies named Rolan. Today it holds rank #4592 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2021, with 33 births.
When was Rolan most popular? ▼
Rolan was most popular in the 2010s decade with 199 total births. The single peak year was 2021.
Where is Rolan most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Rolan are California (43 births), Texas (25 births), Florida (5 births).
How long has the name Rolan been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Rolan since 1915 -- 111 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Rolan? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Roland, Rolando, Rolland, Rollin, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Rolan's data
- Rolan's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (199 total births) through the 2020s (142) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Rolans (43 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Rolan
Nearby Names Like Rolan
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Rolan
Roland Boy
#663 100,829 births
Rolando Boy
#1272 24,438 births
Rolland Boy
#4705 9,868 births
Rollin Boy
#4703 5,771 births
Rollie Boy
#7260 3,570 births
Compare Rolan side by side: Rolan vs Roland Rolan vs Rolando Rolan vs Rolland
Related Names
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1915–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Rolan: #4592 Boys' Name - 1,084 Births, Peak 2021." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/rolan. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Rolan draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.