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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Rodolfo — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Rodney|Rodrick
GermanicBoy↓ Declining

Rodolfo

roh-DOHL-foh · 3 syllables

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#1459
↓ Declining
#1459
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 26
Peak rank
#1287 in 2020
5yr change
-47 ranks
Birth frequency
3.4 per 100,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #1459 · Falling since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Germanic boy names
Rodolfo

Popularity score: 26  ·  SSA Rank: #1459

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
28
Higher than 28% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↓ Declining
-47 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
80
3 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
GermanicSpanishItalianClassicStrongVintage3-syllableAristocraticEuropeanMaleMid-centuryUncommon
Character
renowned presencemagnetic allure
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Rodolfos

innovativevisionaryentrepreneurialrefineddedicated
STRONG
High confidence

Rodolfo is a Germanic boy name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #1459 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↓ Declining · -47 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#1459 · rare
Rodolfo at a Glance
Meaning:From Germanic elements 'hrod' (fame) and 'wolf' (wolf). Popular in Spanish and Italian cultures since the Middle Ages.
Language root:Germanic · Old High German
Peak rank:#1287 in 2020
5yr change:-47 ranks
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers
Rodolfo Gucci
Fashion heir
Rodolfo Valentino
Silent film actor
Rodolfo Acuña
Historian
Similar Sound
RoderickRudolphRobertoRomanoRomualdo
Similar Style
AlfonsoOrlandoFedericoVincenzoSalvatoreGiuseppe
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Rodolfo
GiuseppeLeonardoMatteoLuciaFrancescaMarcoAngelina
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Salvatore
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→ Stable
Giuseppe
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↓ Fading
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Rodolfo illustration
Name Intelligence
Rodolfo · Overview
Summary

Rodolfo is a Germanic boy name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #1459 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Strong · Classic · Vintage character
Rodolfo carries a bold, warm, grounded quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Popularity declining
Rank has dropped 47 positions in the last year. Consider whether this trajectory matters for your decision.
Domain taken
rodolfo.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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