Roland is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #1666 in 2007 with 12 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2021 with 35 births ranking #871. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 33.3%. In 2007, approximately 1 in every 27,612 boys born was named Roland. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.