Rolf

Boy name

Rolf has been given to 3,103 babies in the U.S. since 1912. It peaked in 1960.

Meaning & origin /ɹɒlf/

From Old Norse Hrólfr, and from its Old French equivalent, cognates of Rudolph. Brought to England by the Normans, survived in surnames and was revived in the 19th century, partly due to its modern Scandinavian cognate.

Origin: Germanic languages

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

3,103

Peak year

1960 (96 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1912

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All boys

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FAQ

How popular is the name Rolf?

Rolf has been given to 3,103 babies in the U.S. since 1912. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Rolf peak?

Rolf peaked in 1960, when 96 babies were given the name.

Is Rolf a girl or boy name?

Rolf is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Rolf are boys).

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