Boy
Rowland
famous land, fame of the land
About Rowland
There's something inherently noble about Rowland, a name that evokes images of rolling countryside and timeless English heritage. This classic choice brings gravitas and refinement to a child's identity while remaining wonderfully accessible and warm. Rowland has the remarkable quality of sounding both distinguished and approachable, making it suitable for every stage of life from playground to boardroom. The name offers excellent nickname options—Row, Rowe, or Land—providing flexibility as personality develops. Parents who select Rowland often appreciate traditional values without stuffiness, seeking names that honor the past while remaining relevant for the future. Its literary associations and historical depth add layers of richness that unfold over time.
Popularity of the Name Rowland
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | New Zealand | |
|---|---|---|
| 1882 | #823 | |
| 1885 | #598 | |
| 1886 | #946 | |
| 1887 | #898 | |
| 1888 | #901 | |
| 1889 | #664 | |
| 1890 | #868 | |
| 1891 | #629 | |
| 1894 | #717 | |
| 1896 | #585 | |
| 1898 | #792 | |
| 1899 | #651 | |
| 1900 | #643 | |
| 1902 | #678 | |
| 1903 | #500 | |
| 1904 | #864 | |
| 1906 | #747 | |
| 1907 | #856 | |
| 1909 | #707 | |
| 1910 | #727 | |
| 1911 | #852 | |
| 1912 | #871 | #140 |
| 1913 | #757 | |
| 1914 | #750 | |
| 1915 | #713 | |
| 1916 | #646 | #150 |
| 1917 | #628 | |
| 1918 | #752 | |
| 1919 | #905 | |
| 1920 | #736 | |
| 1921 | #765 | |
| 1922 | #758 | |
| 1923 | #784 | |
| 1924 | #728 | |
| 1925 | #834 | |
| 1926 | #800 | |
| 1927 | #820 | |
| 1928 | #825 | |
| 1929 | #769 | |
| 1930 | #808 | |
| 1931 | #830 | |
| 1932 | #815 | |
| 1933 | #867 | |
| 1934 | #797 | |
| 1935 | #857 | |
| 1936 | #946 | |
| 1938 | #805 | |
| 1939 | #883 | |
| 1940 | #992 | |
| 1942 | #898 | |
| 1943 | #931 | |
| 1944 | #986 | |
| 1945 | #881 | |
| 1946 | #906 | |
| 1947 | #973 | |
| 1954 | #990 | |
| 1955 | #992 | |
| 1956 | #997 | |
| 1905 | #127 | |
| 1908 | #135 |
Top names by country: United States · New Zealand
Variations of Name Rowland
Names Similar to Rowland
Nicknames for Rowland
- Row
- Rowly
- Land
- Roland
Famous People Named Rowland
| Rowland S. Howard | Australian musician and songwriter |
| Rowland Rivron | British comedian and television presenter |
| Rowland V. Lee | American film director |
| Rowland Hill | English teacher and inventor of the postage stamp |
| Rowland Scherman | American photographer |
| Rowland Hussey Macy | Founder of Macy's department store |
| Rowland Evans | American journalist and author |
| Rowland B. Wilson | American animator and illustrator |
| Rowland Taylor | English Protestant martyr |
| Rowland Alston | British Royal Navy officer |
| Rowland Hilder | English landscape artist |
| Rowland Ryder | English cricketer |
| Rowland Hughes | Welsh writer and poet |
| Rowland Edwards | Australian rules footballer |
| Rowland Castle | English footballer |
| Rowland Richards | American politician |
| Rowland Emett | British cartoonist and inventor |
| Rowland Trowbridge | American physician |
| Rowland Bowen | British chess player and writer |
Characters Named Rowland
| Rowland Sinclair | Fictional character in a series of crime novels by Sulari Gentill |
| Rowland Dall | Character in the novel "I'll Never Be Young Again" by Daphne du Maurier |
| Rowland Smith | Character in the novel "The Roaches Have No King" by Daniel Evan Weiss |
| Rowland Mahler | Character in the film "The Pumpkin Eater" |
| Rowland Steele | Character in the novel "The Farm" by Tom Rob Smith |
| Rowland Featherstone | Character in the novel "Death in the Clouds" by Agatha Christie |
| Rowland Mallet | Character in the novel "The American" by Henry James |
| Rowland Britten | Character in the film "Gosford Park" |
| Rowland White | Character in the novel "Time and Time Again" by Ben Elton |
| Rowland Clegg | Character in the film "A Cock and Bull Story" |
| Rowland Manthorpe | Character in the novel "The Fact of a Body" by Alexandria Marzano-Lesnevich |
| Rowland Fisher | Character in the film "The Deep Blue Sea" |
| Rowland Hughes | Character in the novel "Kiss Me, Judas" by Will Christopher Baer |
| Rowland Legrand | Character in the film "The Circle" |
| Rowland Stebbins | Character in the novel "The Professor's House" by Willa Cather |
| Rowland Fall | Character in the film "The Night of the Hunter" |
| Rowland Marchand | Character in the novel "The Noblest Roman" by Simon Scarrow |
| Rowland the Fowler | Character in the play "Rowland the Fowler" by Thomas Middleton |
| Rowland Moredock | Character in the novel "Barnacle Love" by Anthony De Sa |
| Rowland Grey | Character in the film "Dead Man's Shoes" |