Rolla
- US rank
- Unranked
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #364 in 1891
0 babies were named Rolla in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1880–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Rolla you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- HistoryRolla has been in use since at least 1880, the first year US birth records were kept. That's 145 years of Rollas, and counting.
- Best yearIts best year was 1891, when it reached #364.
About the name Rolla
Rolla is a boy name of English origin. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with R and ending in “-lla”. US birth records list Rolla for boys from 1880 to 1964, in 81 of those 85 years. Its best year was 1891, when it ranked #364 among boy names. It hasn't been given to 5 or more US babies in a year since 1964, so today it's a genuinely rare choice.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 145 | 6,910 boys |
| 1890s | 108 | 9,258 boys |
| 1900s | 49 | 20,517 boys |
| 1910s | 33 | 30,404 boys |
| 1920s | 26 | 37,807 boys |
| 1930s | 16 | 60,643 boys |
| 1940s | 10 | 98,814 boys |
| 1950s | 4.5 | 224,719 boys |
| 1960s | 3.7 | 267,380 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Rolla
What is the origin of the name Rolla?
Rolla has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Rolla a boy or girl name?
Rolla is a boy name.
How popular is the name Rolla?
Rolla is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 1964. It peaked at #364 in 1891.