Rollins
An English surname transferred from the given name of Anglo-Norman origin, from a diminutive of the given name Rollo.
Every Rollins since 1908 — 636 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Rollins
Rollins is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,642 in 2025 with 31 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1908, 636 American babies have been named Rollins — about 76% boys and 24% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2025, when 59 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Rollins stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Rollins 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 | 28 | #4,854 | 31 | #3,642 |
| 2024 | 16 | #7,193 | 30 | #3,770 |
| 2023 | 20 | #6,122 | 17 | #5,620 |
| 2022 | 18 | #6,663 | 19 | #5,177 |
| 2021 | 19 | #6,367 | 23 | #4,464 |
| 2020 | 16 | #7,163 | 15 | #5,918 |
| 2019 | 10 | #10,323 | 16 | #5,750 |
| 2018 | 7 | #13,535 | 8 | #9,495 |
| 2017 | 6 | #15,562 | 15 | #6,010 |
| 2016 | — | — | 7 | #10,518 |
| 2015 | 9 | #11,662 | 8 | #9,405 |
| 2014 | — | — | 10 | #8,008 |
| 2013 | — | — | 10 | #7,979 |
| 2012 | 5 | #18,994 | 12 | #6,948 |
| 2011 | — | — | 7 | #10,554 |
| 2010 | — | — | 12 | #7,015 |
| 2009 | — | — | 12 | #7,148 |
| 2008 | — | — | 10 | #8,177 |
| 2007 | — | — | 6 | #12,066 |
| 2006 | — | — | 7 | #10,439 |
| 2005 | — | — | 6 | #11,184 |
| 2004 | — | — | — | — |
| 2003 | — | — | — | — |
| 2002 | — | — | — | — |
| 2001 | — | — | 6 | #10,297 |
| 2000 | — | — | — | — |
| 1995 | — | — | 7 | #7,639 |
| 1990 | — | — | 5 | #9,228 |
| 1985 | — | — | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — | 9 | #2,940 |
| 1950 | — | — | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — | 7 | #3,202 |
| 1930 | — | — | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — | 9 | #3,107 |
| 1920 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rollins mean?
An English surname transferred from the given name of Anglo-Norman origin, from a diminutive of the given name Rollo.
How popular is the name Rollins in 2025?
Rollins ranked #3,642 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 31 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Rollins?
636 babies have been named Rollins in the United States since 1908, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Rollins most popular?
Rollins peaked in 2025, when 59 newborns received the name.
Is Rollins a boy or girl name?
Rollins is used for both: about 24% of babies named Rollins have been girls and 76% boys.
Is the name Rollins rising or falling?
Rollins is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.