Rolf

Rolf is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 6 boys in the United States.

Rolf at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Rolf

Rolf belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Rolf first appears in Social Security records in 1912. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #774 in 1960, and in 2024 6 babies received the name — 3,097 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Rolf in US records

First recorded (US)
1912
Best US rank
#774 in 1960
Peak year
1960
Babies named Rolf in 2024
6
Total since 1880
3,097

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Rolf mean?

The meaning of Rolf is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Rolf a boy or girl name?

Rolf is a boy name. In 2024, 6 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Rolf?

Rolf comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Rolf?

Rolf first appears in US records in 1912. Its best-ever ranking was #774 in 1960, and 6 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].