Rollin Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Rollin is derived from the Old French name 'Rolland', which comes from Germanic roots meaning 'famous land'. The name has evolved through various historical forms and is associated with traits of strength and individuality. It does not have a biblical relevance, and it gained popularity in the 19th century. Variants include Rolland and Rolly, and it is currently viewed positively.
The name Rollin is most popular in Kansas, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Rollin 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, 'Rollin' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 623rd out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 663rd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 972nd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1747th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2985th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 5530th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 5293rd out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Rollin' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Rollin"
Pronunciation
/ˈroʊlɪn/
Origin
Old French
Etymology
The name Rollin is derived from the Old French name 'Rolland', which itself comes from the Germanic elements 'hrod', meaning 'fame', and 'land', meaning 'land' or 'territory'.
Meaning
famous land
Language Evolution
Hrodland (Old Germanic), Roland (Old French), Rollin (Modern English)
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the 19th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, as a variant of Roland.
Variants & Derivatives
Rolland, Roland, Rolly
Modern Popularity & Image
Rollin is perceived as a strong and classic name, often associated with individuality and creativity.
Famous People
Rollin C. Harris, an American politician, Rollin M. Perkins, an American educator
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Rollin"
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 "Rollin"
"Rollin" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 623rd of 7545 | 1,642 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 663rd of 6773 | 1,602 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 972nd of 7552 | 1,117 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1747th of 10718 | 423 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 2985th of 16616 | 311 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 5530th of 24088 | 225 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 5293rd of 23106 | 210 |
Regional Popularity of "Rollin" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
27.61% 391st/1416 |
45.98% 634th/1379 |
65.22% 1543rd/2366 |
53.33% 609th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
25.42% 393rd/1546 |
38.88% 605th/1556 |
59.37% 1397th/2353 |
36.33% 562nd/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
31.88% 710th/2227 |
45.56% 1107th/2430 |
77.71% 2217th/2853 |
33.30% 924th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
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63.82% 2223rd/3483 |
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49.11% 1986th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
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67.73% 3031st/4475 |
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| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
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| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
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74.46% 5080th/6822 |
71.13% 4464th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Rollin" 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) |
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State-by-State Popularity of "Rollin"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Rollin" 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.