Rodolfo
Every Rodolfo since 1902 — 33,856 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Rodolfo
Rodolfo is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,474 in 2025 with 121 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1902, 33,856 American babies have been named Rodolfo. Its peak came in 1981, when 610 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Rodolfo stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Rodolfo year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 121 | #1,474 |
| 2024 | — | — | 125 | #1,456 |
| 2023 | — | — | 131 | #1,407 |
| 2022 | — | — | 138 | #1,360 |
| 2021 | — | — | 138 | #1,346 |
| 2020 | — | — | 142 | #1,287 |
| 2019 | — | — | 155 | #1,229 |
| 2018 | — | — | 183 | #1,084 |
| 2017 | — | — | 172 | #1,120 |
| 2016 | — | — | 195 | #1,027 |
| 2015 | — | — | 228 | #931 |
| 2014 | — | — | 225 | #937 |
| 2013 | — | — | 228 | #913 |
| 2012 | — | — | 221 | #929 |
| 2011 | — | — | 258 | #836 |
| 2010 | — | — | 301 | #751 |
| 2009 | — | — | 303 | #757 |
| 2008 | — | — | 355 | #682 |
| 2007 | — | — | 426 | #594 |
| 2006 | — | — | 497 | #520 |
| 2005 | — | — | 497 | #498 |
| 2004 | — | — | 489 | #500 |
| 2003 | — | — | 495 | #498 |
| 2002 | — | — | 452 | #506 |
| 2001 | — | — | 494 | #476 |
| 2000 | — | — | 587 | #421 |
| 1995 | — | — | 540 | #421 |
| 1990 | 6 | #12,545 | 575 | #401 |
| 1985 | — | — | 470 | #382 |
| 1980 | 9 | #7,248 | 563 | #333 |
| 1975 | — | — | 451 | #367 |
| 1970 | — | — | 393 | #412 |
| 1965 | — | — | 318 | #433 |
| 1960 | — | — | 318 | #453 |
| 1955 | — | — | 296 | #427 |
| 1950 | — | — | 265 | #414 |
| 1945 | — | — | 200 | #421 |
| 1940 | — | — | 122 | #531 |
| 1935 | — | — | 145 | #473 |
| 1930 | — | — | 203 | #411 |
| 1925 | — | — | 173 | #461 |
| 1920 | — | — | 73 | #782 |
| 1915 | — | — | 45 | #938 |
| 1910 | — | — | 11 | #1,032 |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Rodolfo
- Rodolfo Graziani Politician · 1882–1955
- Rodolfo Walsh Writer · 1927–1977
- Rodolfo Pini Soccer player · 1926–2000
- Rodolfo Amando Philippi Biologist · 1808–1904
- Rodolfo Rodríguez Soccer player · b. 1956
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Rodolfo in 2025?
Rodolfo ranked #1,474 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 121 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Rodolfo?
33,856 babies have been named Rodolfo in the United States since 1902, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Rodolfo most popular?
Rodolfo peaked in 1981, when 610 newborns received the name.
Is Rodolfo a boy or girl name?
Rodolfo is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Rodolfo rising or falling?
Rodolfo is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Rodolfo?
Well-known people named Rodolfo include Rodolfo Graziani (politician), Rodolfo Walsh (writer), Rodolfo Pini (soccer player).