Roland is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #1132 in 2024 with 25 recorded births. This places Roland in the top 17% of ranked UK boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 2021 with 35 births ranking #871. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 38.9%. In 2024, approximately 1 in every 11,112 boys born was named Roland. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.