Rojelio
Every Rojelio since 1921 — 2,958 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Rojelio
Rojelio is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #11,728 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1921, 2,958 American babies have been named Rojelio. Its peak came in 1981, when 66 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 Rojelio stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Rojelio year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #11,728 |
| 2024 | 7 | #10,706 |
| 2023 | 8 | #9,572 |
| 2022 | 8 | #9,661 |
| 2021 | 5 | #13,691 |
| 2020 | 7 | #10,386 |
| 2019 | 9 | #8,730 |
| 2018 | 11 | #7,516 |
| 2017 | 6 | #11,925 |
| 2016 | 11 | #7,507 |
| 2015 | 9 | #8,585 |
| 2014 | 16 | #5,665 |
| 2013 | 15 | #5,864 |
| 2012 | 20 | #4,824 |
| 2011 | 16 | #5,628 |
| 2010 | 15 | #5,977 |
| 2009 | 16 | #5,758 |
| 2008 | 22 | #4,510 |
| 2007 | 25 | #4,097 |
| 2006 | 33 | #3,294 |
| 2005 | 25 | #3,795 |
| 2004 | 32 | #3,140 |
| 2003 | 28 | #3,349 |
| 2002 | 27 | #3,327 |
| 2001 | 22 | #3,821 |
| 2000 | 37 | #2,569 |
| 1995 | 30 | #2,543 |
| 1990 | 50 | #1,656 |
| 1985 | 47 | #1,447 |
| 1980 | 53 | #1,288 |
| 1975 | 45 | #1,299 |
| 1970 | 35 | #1,433 |
| 1965 | 32 | #1,378 |
| 1960 | 30 | #1,477 |
| 1955 | 29 | #1,449 |
| 1950 | 30 | #1,336 |
| 1945 | 27 | #1,293 |
| 1940 | 10 | #2,448 |
| 1935 | 12 | #2,224 |
| 1930 | 18 | #1,805 |
| 1925 | 5 | #4,761 |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Rojelio in 2025?
Rojelio ranked #11,728 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Rojelio?
2,958 babies have been named Rojelio in the United States since 1921, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Rojelio most popular?
Rojelio peaked in 1981, when 66 newborns received the name.
Is Rojelio a boy or girl name?
Rojelio is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Rojelio rising or falling?
Rojelio is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.