Roland
4 countries#1992 in France, 2022Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Roland was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇫🇷 France
132,473 births recorded 1900–2022 · currently #1992 · peaked in 1947 with 3,726 births
Most common in: Paris, Nord, Seine-Maritime, Moselle, Pas-de-Calais
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
101,191 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #607 · peaked in 1924 with 1,834 births
Most common in: Texas, Massachusetts, California, New York, Louisiana
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
482 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #844 · peaked in 2021 with 35 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
424 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #871 · peaked in 2021 with 35 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
58 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #762 · peaked in 1974 with 8 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
France rank history
Roland’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | #1090 | — |
| 2004 | #1574 | ↓484 |
| 2005 | #1237 | ↑337 |
| 2006 | #1401 | ↓164 |
| 2007 | #1488 | ↓87 |
| 2008 | #1587 | ↓99 |
| 2009 | #1225 | ↑362 |
| 2010 | #2110 | ↓885 |
| 2011 | #1747 | ↑363 |
| 2012 | #2248 | ↓501 |
| 2013 | #2906 | ↓658 |
| 2014 | #2734 | ↑172 |
| 2015 | #2387 | ↑347 |
| 2016 | #2714 | ↓327 |
| 2017 | #1587 | ↑1127 |
| 2018 | #2542 | ↓955 |
| 2019 | #1693 | ↑849 |
| 2020 | #1939 | ↓246 |
| 2021 | #1976 | ↓37 |
| 2022 | #1992 | ↓16 |
Frequently asked questions about Roland
Is Roland a popular name?
Yes — Roland currently ranks #1992 among boys’ names in France as of 2022, based on official birth records.
Is Roland more common for boys or girls?
Roland is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official France birth data.
When was Roland most popular?
Roland peaked in 1947 in France, with 3,726 recorded births that year.
Is Roland rising or falling in popularity?
In France, Roland’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #104 in 1900 to #1992 in 2022.
How many babies have been named Roland?
At least 234,146 babies have been recorded with the name Roland across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Roland popular in more than one country?
Yes — Roland appears in official birth records in 4 countries: France, United States, England & Wales, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Roland?
Based on real 2022 ranking data in France, names ranked closest to Roland include Lachlan, Abdiel, Zaiden, Eziah.
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