Famous land
A variant of Roland, derived from the Germanic elements 'hrod' meaning fame and 'land' meaning territory or land. It was historically used as a surname before becoming a given name, often associated with the legendary Frankish hero Roland. In the United States, it enjoyed moderate popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Less common today
Rollin isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,555 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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