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Rollen

Quick answerRollen is a surname derived from the Old English and Middle English word "rolle," meaning a roll of parchment or a list, and the suffix "-en," indicating connection or descent.

Germanic/English · Boy · 2 syllables

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Rare

Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#13,851
TrendFalling ↓
Peak year1917
Syllables2
OriginGermanic/English
LanguageEnglish
CultureNorthern European
Letters6
Numerology4 Chaldean 7
Global rank#13,851

Popularity over time

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Rollen

Rollen is a surname derived from the Old English and Middle English word "rolle," meaning a roll of parchment or a list, and the suffix "-en," indicating connection or descent.

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Etymology

Rollen is a surname derived from the Old English and Middle English word "rolle," meaning a roll of parchment or a list, and the suffix "-en," indicating connection or descent. The name originated in England and Scandinavia, with usage documented primarily among Germanic and Northern European populations, though it remains relatively uncommon and lacks significant historical figures of widespread renown.

Rollen currently ranks #13,851 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1917.

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