Rodolfo
Rodolfo is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Famous wolf.
Origin and history
Rodolfo is the Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese form of the Germanic name Rudolph. It derives from ancient elements meaning famous wolf. In the United States, it has maintained a steady presence as a traditional choice with strong cross-cultural appeal.
Popularity in the United States
33,773 babies in the United States have been named Rodolfo since 1880. It ranks #630 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1195.
States where it is most popular
- TX (48.9 %)
- CA (31.4 %)
- IL (4.4 %)
- AZ (4.2 %)
- FL (3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 40 |
| 1910-1920 | 359 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,507 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,433 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,852 |
| 1950-1960 | 3,031 |
| 1960-1970 | 3,100 |
| 1970-1980 | 4,053 |
| 1980-1990 | 5,177 |
| 1990-2000 | 5,665 |
| 2000-2010 | 4,595 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,166 |
| 2020-2029 | 795 |
Famous people named Rodolfo
- Rodolfo Valentino: Actor, Silent Film Icon
- Rodolfo Walsh: Journalist, Author
Nicknames
Rudy, Fito
Fun facts
- The name combines the Old High German words hrod, meaning fame, and wolf, meaning wolf.
- Rodolfo is the lead romantic tenor character in Giacomo Puccini's famous 1896 opera La Bohème.