Rollande
A feminine name of Germanic origin meaning "beautiful land".
Name Census estimates that about 4 living Americans carry the first name Rollande. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Rollande today is around 84 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Rollande births was 1928 (10 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Rollande. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Rollande is about 84 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Rollandes were born before 1952.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Rollande. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
4
~ 1 in 85,688,585 Americans
Peak year
1928
10 babies that year
Average age
84
years old
1937 SSA rank
#4,178
Tracked since 1880
Origin
Meaning and history of Rollande
The name Rollande is a French feminine given name derived from the Germanic root "hrod," meaning "fame" or "renown." It originated in the Middle Ages, possibly as a variation of the name Roland or Rolande.
The earliest recorded use of the name Rollande dates back to the 12th century in France. It was particularly popular in the northern regions of the country, where it was influenced by the medieval legend of the heroic knight Roland, one of the principal characters in the famous French epic poem "La Chanson de Roland" (The Song of Roland).
While the name Rollande does not appear to have any direct connection to ancient texts or religious scriptures, it was borne by several notable historical figures throughout the centuries. One of the earliest known bearers was Rollande de Verdun, a 13th-century French noblewoman and heiress to the Lordship of Verdun.
Another prominent figure was Rollande Huzard (1672-1737), a French author and translator who is credited with introducing the works of English philosopher John Locke to a French audience. She was a member of the intellectual circle around the Duchess of Maine and played a significant role in the dissemination of Enlightenment ideas.
In the 19th century, Rollande Genevieve Eugenie Jacquemard (1832-1911) was a French artist and philanthropist known for her donations to the Louvre Museum and her support of the arts. She established the Jacquemard-André Museum in Paris, which houses her impressive collection of artworks and artifacts.
Rollande Falcinelli (1922-2006) was a French actress and singer who appeared in numerous films and stage productions during the mid-20th century. She was particularly renowned for her role in the 1953 film "Juliette ou La Clé des Songes" (Juliette or The Key of Dreams).
Lastly, Rollande Desbois (1920-2010) was a French writer and journalist who published several novels and works of non-fiction. She was recognized for her contributions to the literary world and received the prestigious Prix Femina in 1965 for her novel "Les Grands Chemins" (The Highways).
People
Rollande + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Rollande as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with R
Other first names starting with R with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Rollande: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Rollande?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 4 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Rollande going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 85,688,585 US residents.
Is Rollande a common name?
We classify Rollande as "Very Rare". It ranks above 6.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 68 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Rollande most popular?
The single biggest year for Rollande was 1928, when 10 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Rollande is about 84 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Rollande a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Rollande in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.