Rollie
Every Rollie since 1880 — 3,594 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Rollie
Rollie is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,731 in 2025 with 13 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 3,594 American babies have been named Rollie. Its peak came in 1947, when 67 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1940s.
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 Rollie stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Rollie 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 | — | — | 13 | #6,731 |
| 2024 | — | — | 11 | #7,653 |
| 2023 | — | — | 14 | #6,445 |
| 2022 | — | — | 13 | #6,758 |
| 2021 | — | — | 5 | #13,694 |
| 2020 | — | — | 12 | #6,955 |
| 2019 | — | — | 7 | #10,584 |
| 2018 | — | — | 11 | #7,517 |
| 2017 | — | — | 9 | #8,691 |
| 2016 | — | — | 10 | #8,047 |
| 2015 | — | — | 14 | #6,243 |
| 2014 | — | — | 7 | #10,499 |
| 2013 | — | — | 8 | #9,485 |
| 2012 | — | — | 9 | #8,732 |
| 2011 | — | — | 5 | #13,922 |
| 2010 | — | — | — | — |
| 2009 | — | — | 6 | #12,171 |
| 2008 | — | — | 5 | #14,190 |
| 2007 | — | — | 12 | #6,998 |
| 2006 | — | — | 7 | #10,438 |
| 2005 | — | — | 7 | #9,919 |
| 2004 | — | — | 5 | #12,846 |
| 2003 | — | — | 10 | #7,138 |
| 2002 | — | — | — | — |
| 2001 | — | — | 5 | #11,944 |
| 2000 | — | — | 5 | #11,778 |
| 1995 | — | — | 6 | #8,669 |
| 1990 | — | — | 7 | #7,018 |
| 1985 | — | — | 8 | #5,058 |
| 1980 | — | — | 9 | #4,429 |
| 1975 | — | — | 18 | #2,431 |
| 1970 | — | — | 22 | #1,926 |
| 1965 | — | — | 27 | #1,509 |
| 1960 | — | — | 32 | #1,426 |
| 1955 | — | — | 48 | #1,089 |
| 1950 | — | — | 46 | #1,049 |
| 1945 | — | — | 43 | #985 |
| 1940 | — | — | 52 | #880 |
| 1935 | — | — | 57 | #830 |
| 1930 | — | — | 53 | #926 |
| 1925 | — | — | 51 | #953 |
| 1920 | — | — | 53 | #959 |
| 1915 | — | — | 47 | #914 |
| 1910 | — | — | 17 | #749 |
| 1905 | — | — | 17 | #587 |
| 1900 | — | — | 15 | #676 |
| 1895 | — | — | 21 | #434 |
| 1890 | — | — | 16 | #481 |
| 1885 | — | — | 21 | #396 |
| 1880 | — | — | 16 | #460 |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Rollie in 2025?
Rollie ranked #6,731 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 13 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Rollie?
3,594 babies have been named Rollie in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Rollie most popular?
Rollie peaked in 1947, when 67 newborns received the name.
Is Rollie a boy or girl name?
Rollie is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Rollie rising or falling?
Rollie is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.