Rolando Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Rolando is of Germanic origin, meaning 'famous land'. It evolved from 'Hroldand' to 'Roland' and finally to 'Rolando'. The name is associated with traits of fame and strength. It has no biblical significance. Rolando gained popularity due to the legendary figure Roland in medieval literature and remains a strong choice in modern times.
The name Rolando is most popular in Texas, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Rolando has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Rolando' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 3530th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1463rd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 586th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 440th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 466th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 597th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1072nd out of 23106 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 11010th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 14676th out of 27321 names. Discover how the name 'Rolando' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Rolando"
Pronunciation
/roʊˈlændoʊ/
Origin
Germanic
Etymology
Rolando is derived from the Germanic name 'Hroldand', which is composed of the elements 'hrod', meaning 'fame', and 'land', meaning 'land' or 'territory'.
Meaning
famous land
Language Evolution
Hroldand, Roland, Rolando
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in medieval times, particularly due to the legendary figure Roland, a hero of the Frankish epic 'The Song of Roland' from the 11th century.
Variants & Derivatives
Roland, Rolan, Rolly
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Rolando is perceived as a strong and classic name, often associated with bravery and honor.
Famous People
Rolando Bianchi, Italian footballer, Rolando Aarons, English footballer, Rolando Villazón, Mexican tenor
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Rolando"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Rolando"
"Rolando" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 3530th of 7545 | 85 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1463rd of 6773 | 406 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 586th of 7552 | 3,154 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 440th of 10718 | 5,474 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 466th of 16616 | 6,631 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 597th of 24088 | 6,267 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1072nd of 23106 | 2,285 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 11010th of 19264 | 36 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 14676th of 27321 | 42 |
Regional Popularity of "Rolando" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
91.55% 2166th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
34.98% 823rd/2353 |
68.97% 1067th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
36.91% 822nd/2227 |
23.83% 579th/2430 |
15.32% 437th/2853 |
22.05% 612th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
20.53% 603rd/2937 |
12.63% 440th/3483 |
10.55% 371st/3518 |
10.36% 419th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
18.59% 685th/3685 |
13.36% 598th/4475 |
7.30% 379th/5194 |
6.41% 405th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
20.21% 926th/4582 |
20.26% 1046th/5164 |
6.62% 484th/7313 |
7.20% 537th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
44.93% 1790th/3984 |
50.52% 2267th/4487 |
12.30% 839th/6822 |
16.30% 1023rd/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Rolando" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Rolando"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Rolando" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.