Rollie Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Rollie is a diminutive form of Roland, with roots in Germanic languages. It means 'famous throughout the land' and has evolved through several historical forms. The name is associated with a friendly image and has gained popularity in modern times, particularly in the United States. There is no significant biblical relevance associated with this name.
The name Rollie is most popular in Kentucky, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation 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, Rollie has been stalled for male in MidWest, 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 South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Rollie' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 894th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 924th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1188th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2416th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 5132nd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 9197th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 7680th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 7414th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 7783rd out of 9204 names. Discover how the name 'Rollie' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Rollie"
Pronunciation
/ˈroʊli/
Origin
Germanic
Etymology
Rollie is often considered a diminutive or pet form of the name Roland, which derives from the Old High German name Hroda-land, meaning 'famous throughout the land.'
Meaning
famous throughout the land
Language Evolution
Hroda-land (Old High German), Roland (Old French), Rolland (Middle English), Rollie (Modern English)
Historical Usage
The name Rollie gained popularity in the 20th century as a casual, friendly diminutive of Roland, especially in English-speaking countries.
Variants & Derivatives
Roland, Rolly, Rollo
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Rollie is viewed as a charming and approachable name, often associated with a friendly personality.
Famous People
Rollie Fingers (baseball player), Rollie Massimino (basketball coach)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Rollie"
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 "Rollie"
"Rollie" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 894th of 7545 | 932 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 924th of 6773 | 884 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1188th of 7552 | 771 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 2416th of 10718 | 254 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 5132nd of 16616 | 138 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 9197th of 24088 | 100 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 7680th of 23106 | 120 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 7414th of 9107 | 13 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 7783rd of 9204 | 11 |
Regional Popularity of "Rollie" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
53.04% 751st/1416 |
- |
35.08% 830th/2366 |
85.99% 982nd/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
47.80% 739th/1546 |
- |
48.02% 1130th/2353 |
62.51% 967th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
47.60% 1060th/2227 |
- |
53.84% 1536th/2853 |
51.57% 1431st/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Rollie" 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 "Rollie"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Rollie" 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.