Is Rolando a boy's or girl's name?

Rolando is primarily a boy's name. It is also used as a girl's name, with 78 recorded births.

When was Rolando most popular?

Rolando reached its peak popularity in 1994 with 473 births that year. It is currently ranked #1271 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Rolando?

Rolando is currently ranked #1271 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 24,302 babies since 1916.

Rolando

An uncommon Spanish pick — distinctive and rare.

Boy's name| Also girlsSpanishDeclining Also a pet name

#1271▼ 50in 2024

Meaning & Origin

a male given name from Proto-Germanic

Rolando is a boy's and girl's baby name of Spanish and Italian origin, the Iberian and Italian form of Roland, from the Germanic Hrodland, composed of hrod (fame, renown) and land (land, territory), meaning 'famous land' or 'renowned in the land.'

Roland was one of Charlemagne's greatest knights, immortalized in the epic La Chanson de Roland — the oldest surviving major work of French literature. Rolando carries this legendary warrior's name in the warmer, more musical Romance form used across Spain, Italy, and Latin America.

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Popularity Over Time

Rolando was #527 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #1271, but its charm endures.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Rolando
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	810	#1215	▼
2010s	2,306	#933	▼
2000s	4,232	#565	▲
1990s	4,075	#505	—
1980s	4,219	#416	▲
1970s	3,663	#415	▲
1960s	2,652	#480	▲
1950s	1,618	#599	▲
1940s	419	#1116	▲
1930s	197	#1711	▲
1920s	93	#3276	▲
1910s	18	#4042	—

Year-by-Year Data

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Year-by-year popularity data for the name Rolando
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	155	#1271	-8 (-4.9%)
2023	163	#1221	0
2022	163	#1214	-9 (-5.2%)
2021	172	#1159	+15 (9.6%)
2020	157	#1208	-17 (-9.8%)
2019	174	#1126	-4 (-2.2%)
2018	178	#1104	-16 (-8.2%)
2017	194	#1041	-30 (-13.4%)
2016	224	#937	+7 (3.2%)
2015	217	#953	-21 (-8.8%)
2014	238	#904	-12 (-4.8%)
2013	250	#857	+14 (5.9%)
2012	236	#889	-40 (-14.5%)
2011	276	#799	-43 (-13.5%)
2010	319	#722	-26 (-7.5%)
2009	345	#699	-70 (-16.9%)
2008	415	#605	-37 (-8.2%)
2007	452	#570	+14 (3.2%)
2006	438	#571	+7 (1.6%)
2005	431	#555	-22 (-4.9%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Rolando as a Girl's Name

While overwhelmingly a boy's name, Rolando has also been given to 78 girls in the U.S. since 1967.

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Total births

1980

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Frequently Asked

Can Rolando be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Rolando is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name, it currently ranks #1271. As a girl's name, it is not currently in the top rankings.

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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1916–2024) · Methodology