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Rollins
Pronounced ROL-inz /ˈrɒl.ɪnz/High
Meaning: From an English surname, 'son of Rollo/Roland' (Roland, 'famed land; renowned throughout the land'); mostly a boys'/surname name; here used for girls; routes layeredLow
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.
History & Origin
Rollins comes from an English surname, 'son of Rollo/Roland' (Roland, 'famed land; renowned throughout the land', Germanic; routes layered, which we note). Mostly a boys'/surname name; here used for girls (slug distinguished; we flag the male lean; said 'ROL-inz').
In the U.S. it leans male/surname. Rare for girls, son-of-Roland at the root, and modern.
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What does the name Rollins mean?
Rollins is an English surname — 'son of Rollo/Roland' ('famed land'). It is mostly a boys'/surname name.
How do you pronounce Rollins?
It's said ROL-inz /ˈrɒl.ɪnz/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Rollins a boy or girl name?
Rollins is mostly a boys'/surname name; this page covers its use as a girl's name, which we flag.
How popular is Rollins?
Rollins is rare for girls in the U.S.













