Rolla
Pronunciation: [ r-AHL-uh ]
Rolla is a boy baby name. Ranked #19,677 in the US, popular nicknames include Rol, Roy, and Rolie.
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Rolla first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 127 babies have been named Rolla in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Rolla is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #19,677 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #19,677
- Total SSA Count
- 6
Alternative Spellings
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Middle Name Ideas
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Rolla is also used as a girl name, ranked #68337.
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About the Name Rolla
Rolla is a boy name .
Is Rolla a boy or girl name? Rolla is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #19,677 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #68,337. Rolla is more commonly used as a boy name.
Rolla is currently ranked #19,677 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Rolla include Rol, Roy, and Rolie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Rolla include Rollins, Rollin, Rolland . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis