Rogelio
Rogelio is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Famous spear.
Origin and history
Rogelio is a traditional Spanish name derived from the Germanic name Roger, which means 'famous spear'. It has a long history of use in Spanish-speaking regions and has maintained steady, moderate usage in the United States over the past century. Parents often choose it to honor Hispanic heritage or family traditions.
Popularity in the United States
25,877 babies in the United States have been named Rogelio since 1880. It ranks #731 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #977.
States where it is most popular
- TX (47.4 %)
- CA (31.4 %)
- IL (5.7 %)
- AZ (3.6 %)
- FL (2.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 49 |
| 1920-1930 | 314 |
| 1930-1940 | 487 |
| 1940-1950 | 943 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,583 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,867 |
| 1970-1980 | 3,112 |
| 1980-1990 | 3,935 |
| 1990-2000 | 4,779 |
| 2000-2010 | 4,835 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,756 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,217 |
Famous people named Rogelio
- Rogelio Funes Mori: athlete, soccer player
Nicknames
Roger, Ro
Fun facts
- Although distinctly Spanish today, Rogelio stems from the Old High German name Hrodger, combining words for fame and spear.
- Saint Rogelius was a monk from Córdoba who is commemorated as a Christian martyr from the Moorish period in Spain.