BoyEnglish origin

Rowland: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

A child from the rough and famous land.

Origin
English
Syllables
2
Current rank
#5138
Peak
#500 in 1903

Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.

Popularity over time

Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)

1880: #103618801900: #64419001910: #72719101920: #73619201930: #80819301940: #99219401950: #100319501960: #126619601970: #249219701980: #322019801990: #328219902000: #894620002005: #1297820052010: #949120102015: #501620152020: #51382020#1#12978

What Rowland Means

Rowland is a boy name of English origin. A child from the rough and famous land.

How Popular Rowland Is

Rowland currently ranks #5138 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #500 in 1903. It has been easing off its high.

Good to Know About Rowland

  • Rowland peaked at #500 in the U.S. in 1903.
  • Rowland is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
  • Rowland is a name from the English-speaking tradition.

Names Like Rowland

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Sibling Names for Rowland

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Questions About Rowland

What does Rowland mean?

Rowland is a boy name of English origin. A child from the rough and famous land.

How popular is Rowland?

Rowland currently ranks #5138 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #500 in 1903. It has been easing off its high.

Where does Rowland come from?

Rowland comes from English roots. Rowland peaked at #500 in the U.S. in 1903.

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