Declining since 1993, #1,466 for boys today.
Popularity of Rodolfo since 1902
Babies named Rodolfo per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 40 |
| 1910s | 359 |
| 1920s | 1,507 |
| 1930s | 1,433 |
| 1940s | 1,852 |
| 1950s | 3,031 |
| 1960s | 3,100 |
| 1970s | 4,053 |
| 1980s | 5,177 |
| 1990s | 5,665 |
| 2000s | 4,595 |
| 2010s | 2,166 |
| 2020s | 795 |
Meaning & origin
Rodolfo has been in use in the United States since at least 1902, with its peak popularity in 1981. Since 1993, its usage has been on a gradual decline. In 2025, it ranked 1466, with about 1 in 14116 boys receiving the name. Rodolfo remains most common in states with large Hispanic populations, including Arizona, Texas, and California. The name's strong consonant sounds and Italianate rhythm give it a distinguished air, though it has never broken into the top 1000 nationally except in regional pockets. Its association with the famous wolf etymology adds a layer of strength, while nicknames like Rudy keep it approachable.
Rodolfo is the Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese form of Rudolph, which derives from the Germanic elements "hrod" (fame) and "wulf" (wolf). The name was brought to Southern Europe through Germanic tribes and later spread via royal and noble usage. In Italy, Rodolfo has been used since the Middle Ages, often associated with the Holy Roman Empire.
Where Rodolfo is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Rudy, Rodo, Fito
Sibling names for Rodolfo
Names that share Rodolfo's style, for a brother or sister.
Names like Rodolfo
Names whose popularity has moved with Rodolfo's over the last 50 years.
