Find out how popular the first name Rollen has been for the last 12 years (from 2006 to 2017) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Rollen by gender

Based on the last 12 years of data, Rollen is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2017, there were 5 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Rollen.

The history of the first name Rollen

The name Rollen is of Germanic origin, derived from the Old High German word "rollen," which means "to roll" or "to turn." This name was likely used to describe someone who worked as a wheelwright or a person involved in the transportation industry, such as a carter or a wagon driver.

In the Middle Ages, the name Rollen was particularly popular in the regions of modern-day Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. It was often used as a surname or a descriptive nickname before becoming a given name in its own right.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Rollen can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae Regiae, a collection of medieval documents from the Kingdom of Saxony, dated around the 12th century. The name is mentioned in reference to a landowner named Rollen von Bielstein.

In the 14th century, a German friar and theologian named Rollen Benedictus (c. 1320 - 1390) gained prominence for his writings on the Benedictine monastic order and his contributions to the development of scholastic theology.

During the Renaissance period, Rollen Trevellick (1472 - 1542) was a renowned English painter and illuminator known for his intricate manuscript illustrations and his work at the court of King Henry VIII.

In the 17th century, Rollen Fitzherbert (1615 - 1681) was an English politician and member of the House of Commons, known for his efforts in promoting religious tolerance and advocating for the rights of non-conformists.

Another notable figure with the name Rollen was Rollen Kempe (1779 - 1852), a British naval officer who served in the Royal Navy during the Napoleonic Wars and later became an influential advocate for maritime reforms and improvements in naval education.

While the name Rollen has its roots in Germanic language and culture, it has been used across various regions and periods, often associated with individuals who achieved prominence in fields such as theology, art, politics, and military service.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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