Rollin

Rollin: name meaning, origin & popularity

Meaning: “famous land”
Origin: Germanic
Say it: RAHL-in · 2 syllables
Used for: Boys

Rollin is an English form related to Roland, from Germanic elements meaning 'fame' and 'land'. It has also been used as an English surname-style given name.

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How popular is Rollin?

20246.3 per million US babies

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Babies named Rollin in 202421

2024 rank#4,692 boys

Peak year1880

Total US babies since 18805,756

Rollin is steady now but far below its 1880 peak.

Names like Rollin

Variants, related forms and names with the same roots.

Williamresolute protector · Germanic
Henryhome ruler · Germanic
Charlesfree man · Germanic
Milessoldier or merciful · Germanic
Robertbright fame · Germanic
Milogracious; dear · Germanic
Luisfamous warrior · Germanic
Richardbrave ruler · Germanic

Rollin questions

What does the name Rollin mean?

Rollin means "famous land". It comes from Germanic. Rollin is an English form related to Roland, from Germanic elements meaning 'fame' and 'land'. It has also been used as an English surname-style given name.

Is Rollin a boy or girl name?

Rollin is mainly a boy's name in US records (100% of uses since 1880).

How popular is Rollin?

21 US babies were named Rollin in 2024. Its peak year was 1880.

How do you pronounce Rollin?

Rollin is usually pronounced RAHL-in.

Birth counts: US Social Security Administration national data, 1880–2024 (names given to 5+ babies of a sex in a year). How we write meanings.