Rolly
Meaningfamous land · English form of Roland
- US rank
- #10,695
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,031 in 1888
6 babies were named Rolly in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1888–2025
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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 285,714 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Rolly, 6 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Rolly would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryRolly first shows up in US birth records in 1888, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 137 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1888, when it ranked #1,031. Today it's #10,695, so it could be due a comeback.
- MeaningRolly is an English form of Roland, which means “famous land”.
About the name Rolly
Rolly is a boy name of English origin meaning “famous land”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with R and ending in “-lly”. US birth records list Rolly for boys from 1888 to 2025, in 56 of those 138 years. Its best year was 1888, when it ranked #1,031 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #10,695, with 6 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 21 | 48,309 boys |
| 1910s | 3.1 | 321,543 boys |
| 1920s | 5.8 | 173,010 boys |
| 1930s | 7.9 | 127,065 boys |
| 1940s | 5.9 | 170,358 boys |
| 1950s | 4.2 | 239,234 boys |
| 1960s | 1.8 | 555,556 boys |
| 1970s | 0.9 | 1,075,269 boys |
| 1980s | 0.8 | 1,250,000 boys |
| 2000s | 0.5 | 2,040,816 boys |
| 2010s | 0.3 | 3,571,429 boys |
| 2020s | 0.6 | 1,714,286 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 Rolly
What does the name Rolly mean?
Rolly means “famous land” in English, as a form of Roland.
What is the origin of the name Rolly?
Rolly has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Rolly a boy or girl name?
Rolly is a boy name.
How popular is the name Rolly?
Rolly ranked #10,695 for US boys in 2025, given to 6 babies. Its best year was 1888 (#1,031).