Total births
1,306
Boys' name · since 1880
Rolla
Rolla has 1,306 recorded births since 1880 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1916 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 1,306
- total births
- 1880–1964
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 22%
- born in that decade
1,306 boys have been named Rolla since 1880, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Rolla has been recorded 1,306 times among boys since 1880, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1880 to 1964.
- 1,306 total births
- 1880–1964 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 22% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,306 boys have been named Rolla since 1880, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1964.
- 1,306
- total births
- 1880–1964
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 22%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
22% of everyone ever named Rolla was born in this single decade.
1916
Single peak year
45 babies were named Rolla in 1916 - its busiest year on record.
Rolla's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Rolla's SSA record in two at 1922 and the more recent half accounts for 51% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 49%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1906, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1916 peak of 45, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Rolla at a glance
Last recorded 1964Peak year
1916
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1880
Rolla popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1880–1964
- Peak year (1916)
- 45
- Annual births at peak, across 85 years of records
Rolla popularity over time - girls
65 total births recorded since 1921 (Rolla as girls' name)
Rolla by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Rolla's strongest decade.
291 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 22% of all-time use.
Rolla births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s
1880s
158 births
- 1890s
1890s
122 births
- 1900s 65
1900s
65 births
- 1910s
1910s
226 births
- 1920s
1920s
291 births
- 1930s
1930s
173 births
- 1940s
1940s
144 births
- 1950s 88
1950s
88 births
- 1960s 39
1960s
39 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 291 births (22% of all-time use).
How Rolla 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 Rolla's total volume
Rolla vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Rolla by state
Where Rolla concentrates geographically, total births since 1880
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Missouri | | 154 | 11.8% |
| #2 | Illinois | | 54 | 4.1% |
| #3 | Kansas | | 17 | 1.3% |
| #4 | West Virginia | | 10 | 0.8% |
| #5 | Iowa | | 5 | 0.4% |
| #6 | Indiana | | 5 | 0.4% |
Missouri share of Rolla's total US births 11.8%
Even split
154 of 1,306 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Rolla? ▼
1,306 babies have been named Rolla since 1880. It was last recorded in 1964. The peak year was 1916 with 45 births.
When was Rolla most popular? ▼
Rolla was most popular in the 1920s decade with 291 total births. The single peak year was 1916.
Where is Rolla most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Rolla are Missouri (154 births), Illinois (54 births), Kansas (17 births).
How long has the name Rolla been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Rolla since 1880 -- 85 years through the most recent 1964 data.
What names are similar to Rolla? ▼
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 Rolla's data
- Rolla's decade-level peak was the 1920s (291 total births); usage has since declined to 39 in the 1960s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Missouri records the most Rollas (154 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Missouri 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 Rolla
Nearby Names Like Rolla
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Rolla
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 Rolla side by side: Rolla vs Roland Rolla vs Rolando Rolla vs Rolland
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1880–1964 (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. "Rolla: Baby Name Since 1880 - 1,306 Births, Peak 1916." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/rolla. 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 Rolla 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.