Roland
Roland is a name of Germanic origin meaning "famous throughout the land" or "renowned in the land," derived from the elements 'hrod' (fame) and 'land' (land). It carries strong medieval associations, most notably from the legendary Frankish knight Roland, hero of the epic poem "The Song of Roland."
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 486. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 302
- 2012: 313
- 2013: 360
- 2014: 438
- 2015: 471
- 2016: 510
- 2017: 534
- 2018: 514
- 2019: 538
- 2020: 490
- 2021: 405
- 2022: 461
- 2023: 414
- 2024: 413
- 2025: 466
- 2026 (projected): 486
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce in most languages
- •Strong historical and literary significance through medieval legends
- •Less common than similar names, offering distinction without being unusual
- •Works well across multiple European cultures
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Roland Barthes
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Roland Orzabal
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Statistics
100,829
Total births since 1880
1924
Peak year
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