Rogelio Boy

Popularity: #759 · Trend: ↘ Falling

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

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Rogelio, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

RafaelRicardoRenatoRamonRaulRosaRita

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Rogelio. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

RodolfoRobertoRamonRafaelRicoRoccoRuben

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Rogelio was first seen in the United States in 1914.

Rogelio has ranked as high as #987 nationally, which occurred in 2005, and has been most popular in Texas, California, 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.

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 Total Births Boy Girl
2025 180 180 0
2024 182 182 0
2023 206 206 0
2022 219 219 0
2021 217 217 0
2020 213 213 0
2019 198 198 0
2018 239 239 0
2017 244 244 0
2016 261 261 0
2015 268 268 0
2014 295 295 0
2013 318 318 0
2012 324 324 0
2011 289 289 0
2010 320 320 0
2009 352 352 0
2008 451 451 0
2007 506 506 0
2006 497 497 0
2005 548 548 0
2004 533 533 0
2003 505 505 0
2002 487 487 0
2001 466 466 0
2000 490 490 0
1999 445 445 0
1998 451 451 0
1997 474 474 0
1996 465 465 0
1995 474 474 0
1994 480 480 0
1993 500 500 0
1992 511 511 0
1991 481 474 7
1990 510 505 5
1989 480 475 5
1988 385 385 0
1987 415 409 6
1986 379 379 0
1985 388 388 0
1984 369 359 10
1983 333 333 0
1982 400 395 5
1981 415 409 6
1980 403 403 0
1979 377 377 0
1978 325 325 0
1977 361 354 7
1976 337 337 0
1975 318 318 0
1974 332 332 0
1973 280 271 9
1972 282 282 0
1971 254 254 0
1970 262 262 0
1969 256 256 0
1968 223 223 0
1967 179 179 0
1966 201 201 0
1965 161 161 0
1964 177 177 0
1963 163 163 0
1962 181 181 0
1961 149 149 0
1960 177 177 0
1959 194 194 0
1958 142 142 0
1957 162 162 0
1956 152 152 0
1955 145 145 0
1954 147 147 0
1953 169 169 0
1952 188 183 5
1951 129 129 0
1950 160 160 0
1949 134 134 0
1948 128 128 0
1947 118 118 0
1946 100 100 0
1945 96 96 0
1944 98 98 0
1943 74 74 0
1942 65 65 0
1941 69 69 0
1940 61 61 0
1939 63 63 0
1938 44 44 0
1937 46 46 0
1936 56 56 0
1935 42 42 0
1934 56 56 0
1933 47 47 0
1932 39 39 0
1931 48 48 0
1930 46 46 0
1929 47 47 0
1928 40 40 0
1927 40 40 0
1926 41 41 0
1925 37 37 0
1924 27 27 0
1923 26 26 0
1922 21 21 0
1921 15 15 0
1920 20 20 0
1919 11 11 0
1918 12 12 0
1917 6 6 0
1916 10 10 0
1915 5 5 0
1914 5 5 0

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. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
TX 66
52%
CA 41
32%
AZ 13
10%
IL 7
6%