Rolf
3 countries#12008 in United States, 2025Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Rolf was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
3,103 births recorded 1912–2025 · currently #12008 · peaked in 1960 with 96 births
Most common in: New York, Minnesota, California, Illinois, Wisconsin
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
285 births recorded 1907–1979 · peaked in 1943 with 34 births
Most common in: Moselle, Bas-Rhin, Haut-Rhin, Paris
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
3 births recorded 1980–1980 · peaked in 1980 with 3 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
3 births recorded 1980–1980 · peaked in 1980 with 3 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Rolf’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | #6941 | — |
| 1990 | #7178 | ↓237 |
| 1991 | #7271 | ↓93 |
| 1992 | #4327 | ↑2944 |
| 1993 | #7638 | ↓3311 |
| 1994 | #5452 | ↑2186 |
| 1995 | #6992 | ↓1540 |
| 1996 | #6496 | ↑496 |
| 1997 | #9265 | ↓2769 |
| 1998 | #6843 | ↑2422 |
| 1999 | #8704 | ↓1861 |
| 2000 | #10349 | ↓1645 |
| 2001 | #10556 | ↓207 |
| 2003 | #7245 | ↑3311 |
| 2014 | #12108 | ↓4863 |
| 2017 | #12246 | ↓138 |
| 2020 | #10605 | ↑1641 |
| 2022 | #8990 | ↑1615 |
| 2024 | #10938 | ↓1948 |
| 2025 | #12008 | ↓1070 |
Frequently asked questions about Rolf
Is Rolf a popular name?
Yes — Rolf currently ranks #12008 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Rolf more common for boys or girls?
Rolf is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Rolf most popular?
Rolf peaked in 1960 in United States, with 96 recorded births that year.
Is Rolf rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Rolf’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #1746 in 1912 to #12008 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Rolf?
At least 3,391 babies have been recorded with the name Rolf across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Rolf popular in more than one country?
Yes — Rolf appears in official birth records in 3 countries: United States, France, Scotland.