Rowland

Rowland is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 15 boys in the United States.

Rowland at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Rowland

Rowland belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Rowland first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #500 in 1903, and in 2024 15 babies received the name — 4,263 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Rowland in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#500 in 1903
Peak year
1917
Babies named Rowland in 2024
15
Total since 1880
4,263

Rowland in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1765 in 1996
Babies named Rowland in 2025
6
Total since 1996
53

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Rowland mean?

The meaning of Rowland is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Rowland a boy or girl name?

Rowland is a boy name. In 2024, 15 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Rowland?

Rowland comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Rowland?

Rowland first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #500 in 1903, and 15 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].