Declining since 2004, #1,159 for boys today.
Popularity of Rogelio since 1914
Babies named Rogelio per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 49 |
| 1920s | 314 |
| 1930s | 487 |
| 1940s | 943 |
| 1950s | 1,583 |
| 1960s | 1,867 |
| 1970s | 3,112 |
| 1980s | 3,935 |
| 1990s | 4,779 |
| 2000s | 4,835 |
| 2010s | 2,756 |
| 2020s | 1,217 |
Meaning & origin
Rogelio has been in use in the United States since at least 1914, but it truly entered the mainstream during the later decades of the 20th century. The name reached its peak popularity in 2005, when it ranked highest among U.S. births. Since 2004, its usage has been falling, though it remains a distinctive choice. It is most common in states with large Hispanic populations, with Nebraska, Texas, and Arizona showing the highest concentrations. Today, Rogelio is given to roughly 1 in every 9,489 boys, reflecting its steady but declining presence in American naming patterns.
Rogelio is the Spanish and Italian form of the ancient Germanic name Roger, derived from the elements 'hrod' (fame) and 'geri' (spear). The name was borne by several early saints and became widespread across Europe via the Normans. In the Spanish-speaking world, Rogelio has been in use since the Middle Ages, and it remains a familiar name in Latin America and Spain.
Where Rogelio 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: Roge, Gelio, Roger
Sibling names for Rogelio
Names that share Rogelio's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Carmen, Esperanza, Liliana, Marisol, Sofia, Isela, Odalys, Erlinda, Gricelda, Rosalva, Irasema, Ludivina, Soraida, Briceida, Dilcia, Enedelia, Llesenia, Reynalda, Briceyda, Briselda, Gricel, Senovia
Brothers: Alberto, Ignacio, Javier, Mateo, Santiago, Arnoldo, Arnulfo, Jerardo, Raynaldo, Rosalio, Servando, Argenis, Edelmiro, Gildardo, Osualdo, Bulmaro, Heliodoro
Names like Rogelio
Names whose popularity has moved with Rogelio's over the last 50 years.
