Rolando
How to say it: roh-LAN-doh · /roʊˈlɑndoʊ/
Spanish/Italian form of Roland; from Old High German 'Hruodland' meaning 'famous land.'
Rolando was the 1,195th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 135 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1980s, its births are down about 37% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #1,285 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #1,195 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 135 |
| Share of births | 1 in 24,558 |
| Peak decade | 1980s |
| Change over 10 years | −37% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,285 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Popularity for Rolando crested in the 1980s. It has since dropped well below that level with further softening on the way.
What goes with it
Mellow yet strong, Rolando rolls through three syllables. Rodrigo pairs nicely in style.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Rolando is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish.
Famous people named Rolando
- Rolando (born 1985)Portuguese footballer
- Rolando Mandragora (born 1997)Italian footballer
- Rolando Fonseca (born 1974)Costa Rican footballer
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