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Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: roh-HEE-loh //roˈxe.li.o//
Origin: Spanish; Latin
Meaning: Spanish: famous ruler; Latin: renowned
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Rogelio has its roots in the Germanic name Hrothgār, which is composed of the elements 'hroth,' meaning 'fame' or 'glory,' and 'gār,' meaning 'spear.' This name evolved through various linguistic transformations, first appearing in Old High German as Hruodger and later in Latinized forms such as Rogerius. The name made its way into the Spanish language, where it became Rogelio, reflecting the phonetic and orthographic adaptations typical of the transition from Germanic to Romance languages.
Historically, the name Rogelio has been borne by notable figures, particularly in the context of Spanish-speaking cultures. One significant milestone includes its association with various saints and religious figures throughout the Middle Ages, which contributed to its adoption and spread in Christian communities.
The name appears in various historical texts and documents from the 12th century onward, often linked to noble lineages and ecclesiastical figures, thereby cementing its presence in the cultural fabric of Spain and Latin America. Culturally, Rogelio carries connotations of valor and distinction, resonating with the original meanings of its Germanic roots.
The name has been embraced in literature and the arts, often symbolizing heroism and noble character. Additionally, diminutive forms such as Roge or Rogeito have emerged, reflecting affectionate or familiar usage in familial and social contexts.
The enduring nature of Rogelio in various cultures highlights its significance and the way it encapsulates themes of glory and valor across different eras.
Famous people named Rogelio
In this section, you will find notable people named Rogelio. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Rogelio who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
We also feature individuals named Rogelio who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.
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Rogelio Martínez is a professional soccer player best known for playing with the New York Red Bulls, FC Dallas, and the United States U-20 team.
Rogelio D. Córdova is a scientist best known for his work in the field of molecular biology and genetics.
Fictional characters named Rogelio
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Rogelio de la Vega is a fictional character from the TV series Jane the Virgin. He is a telenovela star and the father of the main character, Jane.
Sibling suggestions
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Similar names
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Rogelio was first seen in the United States in 1914.
Rogelio has ranked as high as #833 nationally, which occurred in 2005, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Illinois, Arizona, and Florida.
In the past 5 years the name Rogelio has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Rogelio is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Rogelio was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Rogelio (2024)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 66 | |
| CA | 41 | |
| AZ | 13 | |
| IL | 7 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Rogelio.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 182 |
| 2023 | 206 |
| 2022 | 218 |
| 2021 | 217 |
| 2020 | 213 |
| 2019 | 198 |
| 2018 | 239 |
| 2017 | 244 |
| 2016 | 261 |
| 2015 | 268 |
| 2014 | 295 |
| 2013 | 318 |
| 2012 | 324 |
| 2011 | 289 |
| 2010 | 320 |
| 2009 | 352 |
| 2008 | 451 |
| 2007 | 506 |
| 2006 | 497 |
| 2005 | 548 |
| 2004 | 533 |
| 2003 | 505 |
| 2002 | 487 |
| 2001 | 466 |
| 2000 | 490 |
| 1999 | 445 |
| 1998 | 451 |
| 1997 | 474 |
| 1996 | 465 |
| 1995 | 474 |
| 1994 | 480 |
| 1993 | 500 |
| 1992 | 511 |
| 1991 | 474 |
| 1990 | 505 |
| 1989 | 475 |
| 1988 | 384 |
| 1987 | 409 |
| 1986 | 379 |
| 1985 | 388 |
| 1984 | 359 |
| 1983 | 333 |
| 1982 | 395 |
| 1981 | 409 |
| 1980 | 403 |
| 1979 | 377 |
| 1978 | 325 |
| 1977 | 352 |
| 1976 | 337 |
| 1975 | 318 |
| 1974 | 332 |
| 1973 | 271 |
| 1972 | 282 |
| 1971 | 254 |
| 1970 | 262 |
| 1969 | 256 |
| 1968 | 223 |
| 1967 | 179 |
| 1966 | 201 |
| 1965 | 161 |
| 1964 | 177 |
| 1963 | 163 |
| 1962 | 181 |
| 1961 | 149 |
| 1960 | 177 |
| 1959 | 194 |
| 1958 | 142 |
| 1957 | 162 |
| 1956 | 152 |
| 1955 | 145 |
| 1954 | 147 |
| 1953 | 169 |
| 1952 | 183 |
| 1951 | 129 |
| 1950 | 160 |
| 1949 | 134 |
| 1948 | 128 |
| 1947 | 118 |
| 1946 | 100 |
| 1945 | 96 |
| 1944 | 98 |
| 1943 | 74 |
| 1942 | 65 |
| 1941 | 69 |
| 1940 | 61 |
| 1939 | 63 |
| 1938 | 44 |
| 1937 | 46 |
| 1936 | 56 |
| 1935 | 42 |
| 1934 | 56 |
| 1933 | 47 |
| 1932 | 39 |
| 1931 | 48 |
| 1930 | 46 |
| 1929 | 47 |
| 1928 | 40 |
| 1927 | 40 |
| 1926 | 41 |
| 1925 | 37 |
| 1924 | 27 |
| 1923 | 26 |
| 1922 | 21 |
| 1921 | 15 |
| 1920 | 20 |
| 1919 | 11 |
| 1918 | 12 |
| 1917 | 6 |
| 1916 | 10 |
| 1915 | 5 |
| 1914 | 5 |