Rollin

German

"famous throughout the land"

Rollin Origin and Meaning

The name Rollin is a boy's name.

Rollin is a masculine name with multiple origins. It can be a variant of Roland, which comes from Germanic elements meaning 'fame' and 'land,' or it can be derived from an Old French surname meaning 'little roll' or 'small land.' Used in English-speaking countries since the 19th century, Rollin enjoyed modest popularity in the United States during the late 1800s and early 1900s. The name has an old-fashioned charm with connections to the American frontier era. While its usage declined significantly by the mid-20th century, Rollin maintains appeal for parents seeking a distinctive vintage name with a gentle rolling sound and historical depth.

Rollin Rank in US Top 1000

# 978 in the US

Famous People Named Rollin

• Rollin Augustus "Rod" Daniel American film director
• Rollin Summers Sturgeon American silent film actor and director
• Rollin Howard (born Ebenezer G.B. Holder) American minstrel performer
• Rollin Brewster Sanford U.S. Congressman from New York
• Rollin Carolas Mallary U.S. Congressman Vermont
• Rollin Raymond Rees U.S. Congressman from Kansas
• Rollin Kirby American political cartoonist
• Rollin Simmons Woodruff U.S. politician; 62nd governor of Connecticut