Roland is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #1522 in 2011 with 15 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2021 with 35 births ranking #871. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 16.7%. In 2011, approximately 1 in every 23,056 boys born was named Roland. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.