boy's name
Rolla
RAH-luh (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 1,371
Rolla is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1964 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1916, when 45 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Rolla Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1880s to 1960s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 158 |
| 1890s | 122 |
| 1900s | 65 |
| 1910s | 226 |
| 1920s | 325 |
| 1930s | 183 |
| 1940s | 160 |
| 1950s | 93 |
| 1960s | 39 |
How Popular Is Rolla?
In 1964, Rolla was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Rolla
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Rolla Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Rolla over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Rolla
- English RAH-luh
Sibling Names for Rolla
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Rolla — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Rolla
How popular is the name Rolla?
In 1964, Rolla was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Rolla a girl's or a boy's name?
Rolla is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Rolla?
Rolla has 2 syllables.
When was Rolla most popular?
Rolla peaked in 1916, when 45 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.