Total births
45
Girls' name · since 1948
Rolayne
Since 1948, U.S. Social Security records show 45 babies named Rolayne, peaking in 1948. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 45
- total births
- 1948–1952
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 71%
- born in that decade
Rolayne is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 45 have been recorded since 1948.
Social Security Administration records show Rolayne recorded 45 times among girls since 1948, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1940s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1948 to 1952.
- 45 total births
- 1948–1952 years on record
- 1940s peak decade
- 71% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
45 girls have been named Rolayne since 1948, peaking in the 1940s, last recorded in 1952.
- 45
- total births
- 1948–1952
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 71%
- born in that decade
1940s
Peak decade
71% of everyone ever named Rolayne was born in this single decade.
1948
Single peak year
16 babies were named Rolayne in 1948 - its busiest year on record.
Rolayne's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Rolayne's SSA record in two at 1951 and the more recent half accounts for 29% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 71%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1951, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1948 peak of 16, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Rolayne at a glance
Last recorded 1952Peak year
1948
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1948
Rolayne popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1948–1952
- Peak year (1948)
- 16
- Annual births at peak, across 5 years of records
Rolayne by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1940s was Rolayne's strongest decade.
32 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 71% of all-time use.
Rolayne births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s
1940s
32 births
- 1950s
1950s
13 births
What this shows Peak: 1940s at 32 births (71% of all-time use).
Rolayne by state
Where Rolayne concentrates geographically, total births since 1948
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Utah | | 20 | 44.4% |
Utah share of Rolayne's total US births 44.4%
20 of 45 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Rolayne? ▼
45 babies have been named Rolayne since 1948. It was last recorded in 1952. The peak year was 1948 with 16 births.
When was Rolayne most popular? ▼
Rolayne was most popular in the 1940s decade with 32 total births. The single peak year was 1948.
Where is Rolayne most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Rolayne are Utah (20 births).
How long has the name Rolayne been used? ▼
Records for Rolayne go back to 1948, giving 5 years of history through 1952.
What names are similar to Rolayne? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Rolanda, Rolonda, Rolande, Rolinda, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Rolayne's data
- Rolayne's usage has stayed within range of its 1940s decade-level peak (32 total births) through the 1950s (13) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Utah records the most Rolaynes (20 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Utah 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 Rolayne
Nearby Names Like Rolayne
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Rolayne
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Rolinda Girl
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Roland Girl
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1948–1952 (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. "Rolayne: Baby Name Since 1948 - 45 Births, Peak 1948." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/rolayne. 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 Rolayne 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 July 2026.