Rolando
Every Rolando since 1916 — 24,516 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Rolando
Rolando is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,374 in 2025 with 135 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1916, 24,516 American babies have been named Rolando. Its peak came in 1994, when 479 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Rolando stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Rolando year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 135 | #1,374 |
| 2024 | — | — | 155 | #1,274 |
| 2023 | — | — | 163 | #1,222 |
| 2022 | — | — | 163 | #1,215 |
| 2021 | — | — | 172 | #1,160 |
| 2020 | — | — | 157 | #1,208 |
| 2019 | — | — | 174 | #1,126 |
| 2018 | — | — | 178 | #1,105 |
| 2017 | — | — | 194 | #1,041 |
| 2016 | — | — | 224 | #937 |
| 2015 | — | — | 217 | #953 |
| 2014 | — | — | 238 | #904 |
| 2013 | — | — | 250 | #857 |
| 2012 | — | — | 236 | #889 |
| 2011 | — | — | 277 | #798 |
| 2010 | — | — | 319 | #722 |
| 2009 | — | — | 345 | #699 |
| 2008 | — | — | 415 | #605 |
| 2007 | — | — | 452 | #570 |
| 2006 | — | — | 438 | #571 |
| 2005 | — | — | 431 | #555 |
| 2004 | — | — | 453 | #527 |
| 2003 | — | — | 405 | #552 |
| 2002 | — | — | 417 | #538 |
| 2001 | — | — | 446 | #509 |
| 2000 | — | — | 430 | #521 |
| 1995 | 5 | #15,218 | 441 | #489 |
| 1990 | 5 | #14,697 | 386 | #496 |
| 1985 | — | — | 403 | #427 |
| 1980 | 7 | #8,840 | 459 | #374 |
| 1975 | — | — | 423 | #375 |
| 1970 | — | — | 323 | #454 |
| 1965 | — | — | 291 | #454 |
| 1960 | — | — | 271 | #481 |
| 1955 | — | — | 170 | #570 |
| 1950 | — | — | 74 | #794 |
| 1945 | — | — | 34 | #1,138 |
| 1940 | — | — | 30 | #1,248 |
| 1935 | — | — | 22 | #1,481 |
| 1930 | — | — | 10 | #2,754 |
| 1925 | — | — | 9 | #3,106 |
| 1920 | — | — | 5 | #4,847 |
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Famous people named Rolando
- Rolando Villazón Actor · b. 1972
- Rolando Soccer player · b. 1985
- Rolando Maran Coach · b. 1963
- Rolando Fonseca Soccer player · b. 1974
- Rolando Bianchi Soccer player · b. 1983
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Rolando in 2025?
Rolando ranked #1,374 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 135 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Rolando?
24,516 babies have been named Rolando in the United States since 1916, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Rolando most popular?
Rolando peaked in 1994, when 479 newborns received the name.
Is Rolando a boy or girl name?
Rolando is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Rolando rising or falling?
Rolando is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Rolando?
Well-known people named Rolando include Rolando Villazón (actor), Rolando (soccer player), Rolando Maran (coach).