Rodolfo
Boy name · #1468 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Rodolfo? In official American birth records, Rodolfo has been tracked continuously since 1902, giving it 123 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 121 baby boys were named Rodolfo, placing it at #1468 in the official national rankings. That compares with #930 ten years earlier — a gradual slide in the rankings. Roughly one in every 14,876 boys born in 2025 was named Rodolfo.
The 123-year story
Rodolfo first appears in the Social Security records in 1902, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 1981, when 610 boys were named Rodolfo — good for #311 that year. Today's parents encounter it as a name from their grandparents’ generation, which is precisely the vintage window from which names get revived. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Babies named Rodolfo per year. Source: Official national birth records.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Rodolfo against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Rodolfo in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Rodolfo is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Rodolfo will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Rodolfo is most common
State-level data for Rodolfo is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Rodolfo
Statistically, parents drawn to Rodolfo tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Arnulfo, Rolando, Reynaldo, Adolfo, and Gilberto.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Rodolfo | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 121 | #1466 |
| 2024 | 125 | #1448 |
| 2023 | 131 | #1404 |
| 2022 | 138 | #1353 |
| 2021 | 138 | #1339 |
| 2020 | 142 | #1286 |
| 2019 | 155 | #1226 |
| 2018 | 183 | #1079 |
| 2017 | 172 | #1116 |
| 2016 | 195 | #1027 |
| 2015 | 228 | #930 |
| 2014 | 225 | #936 |
| 2013 | 228 | #911 |
| 2012 | 221 | #929 |
| 2011 | 258 | #836 |
| 2010 | 301 | #751 |
| 2009 | 303 | #755 |
| 2008 | 355 | #680 |
| 2007 | 426 | #594 |
| 2006 | 497 | #520 |
| 2005 | 497 | #498 |
| 2004 | 489 | #500 |
| 2003 | 495 | #497 |
| 2002 | 452 | #504 |
| 2001 | 494 | #475 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Rodolfo?
In official American birth records, the name Rodolfo first appeared in 1902 (over 123 years ago), when 5 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 123 years.
Is Rodolfo a popular boy name?
Rodolfo ranked #1468 among boys in 2025 with 121 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #930.
When was the name Rodolfo most popular?
Rodolfo peaked in 1981, when 610 American boys received the name (ranked #311 that year). Since 1981 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Rodolfo?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 14,876 newborn American boys was named Rodolfo. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.