Rollins
Meaningson of Rollin · English
- US rank
- #3,583
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,373 in 1908
31 babies were named Rollins in the US in 2025. It has climbed 2,116 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1908–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 55,249 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Rollins, 31 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Rollins would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryRollins first shows up in US birth records in 1908, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 117 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1908, when it reached #1,373.
- TrendRollins has climbed 2,116 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #3,583. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Boy or girlRollins is given to both boys and girls: 53% of the 59 babies named Rollins in 2025 were boys. That makes it one of the names that truly works for either.
- MeaningIn English, Rollins means “son of Rollin”.
About the name Rollins
Rollins is a boy name of English origin meaning “son of Rollin”. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with R and ending in “-ins”. US birth records list Rollins for boys from 1908 to 2025, in 50 of those 118 years. Its best year was 1908, when it ranked #1,373 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #3,583, with 31 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 16 | 61,728 boys |
| 1910s | 5.9 | 170,648 boys |
| 1920s | 3.2 | 315,457 boys |
| 1930s | 3.4 | 294,118 boys |
| 1940s | 0.8 | 1,315,789 boys |
| 1950s | 1.6 | 641,026 boys |
| 1960s | 0.6 | 1,612,903 boys |
| 1980s | 0.3 | 3,571,429 boys |
| 1990s | 0.6 | 1,639,344 boys |
| 2000s | 2.3 | 429,185 boys |
| 2010s | 5.6 | 178,253 boys |
| 2020s | 13 | 76,825 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 Rollins
What does the name Rollins mean?
Rollins means “son of Rollin” in English.
What is the origin of the name Rollins?
Rollins has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Rollins a boy or girl name?
Rollins is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Rollins?
Rollins ranked #3,583 for US boys in 2025, given to 31 babies. Its best year was 1908 (#1,373).