How Many People Are Named Rollo?

Complete statistics for the name Rollo: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Rollo
Very Rare
Old French

Rollo is an uncommon name with roots in Old French, making it very rare today. Only 1 in 1,502,862 Americans have this name, with just 220 people named Rollo living in the US. The majority, 87%, are over 60, giving it a distinctly older feel.

~1,917
Living in US
1 in 172,900
Americans
1918
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Wheel
🌐
Origin
Old French
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Strong Determined
9
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 9 are often seen as compassionate and wise.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,367
Worldwide Bearers
#211,899
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
746
🇬🇧 England
185
🇵🇭 Philippines
101
🇨🇮 Ivory Coast
68
🇮🇹 Italy
64
🇮🇩 Indonesia
31
🇦🇺 Australia
25
🇿🇦 South Africa
21
🇩🇪 Germany
20
🇨🇦 Canada
16

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
220 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 91
93
Would be under 30 (10%)
33
Would be 30–60 (4%)
814
Would be over 60 (87%)

All 940 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: 1918

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
86
Classic Feel
88
Modern Appeal
22
International
86

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Rollo Through the Generations

Over the decades, Rollo has maintained its status as a classic, old-school name with a stable trend. Its peak popularity was in 1918 when 38 babies were given this name. Today, the average age of someone named Rollo is 91, with most being over 60. This skew towards older generations reflects the name's historical context and its enduring legacy among those who grew up with it.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Illinois 6
Michigan 6
Iowa 5

✨ Similar Names to Rollo

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Rollo's Old French roots

📄 About the Name Rollo

How Many People Have the Name Rollo?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,917 people in the United States currently share the name Rollo. That works out to roughly 1 in every 172,900 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Rollo a Common or Rare Name?

Rollo 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.

What Does the Name Rollo Mean?

Rollo means "Wheel" and comes from Old French origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Rollo in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Rollo Most Popular?

The name Rollo reached peak popularity in 1918, with 38 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 Rollo?

Approximately 1,917 people named Rollo live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,917. That works out to roughly 1 in 172,900 Americans.

Is Rollo a rare name?

Rollo is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 172,900 Americans has this name.

What does the name Rollo mean?

Rollo means "Wheel" and comes from Old French origins.

Is Rollo more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Rollo are male and 0% are female.

When was Rollo most popular?

Rollo peaked in 1918 with 38 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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US1,917
All-Time Births1,917
1 in X1 in 172,900
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age91
Peak Year1918
World Rank#211,899
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.