How Many People Are Named Rolf?
Complete statistics for the name Rolf: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Rolf, a very rare male name, has only 1,690 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 195,217 Americans. That's pretty unique! Most folks named Rolf are over 60, with the peak year being 1960.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, the life-path number 6 symbolizes harmony, responsibility, and nurturing.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 74All 3,097 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1960Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Rolf Through the Generations
With a total of 3,097 births recorded since the dawn of tracking, Rolf has seen its heyday in 1960 when 97 babies were given this moniker. Today, it's stable, sitting comfortably between classic and modern. The majority of those named Rolf are over 60, with 79% falling into this age bracket, indicating a strong generational skew towards older individuals. This makes it a name often associated with the older generation, with fewer younger people carrying it forward.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Rolf's German roots
📄 About the Name Rolf
How Many People Have the Name Rolf?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,291 people in the United States currently share the name Rolf. That works out to roughly 1 in every 144,675 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Rolf a Common or Rare Name?
Rolf is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Rolf in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Rolf Most Popular?
The name Rolf reached peak popularity in 1960, with 97 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Rolf?
Approximately 2,291 people named Rolf live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,291. That works out to roughly 1 in 144,675 Americans.
Is Rolf a rare name?
Rolf is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 144,675 Americans has this name.
What does the name Rolf mean?
The meaning and origin of Rolf are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Rolf more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Rolf are male and 0% are female.
When was Rolf most popular?
Rolf peaked in 1960 with 97 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.