Rojelio
Rojelio is a boy's name of Spanish origin.
Meaning
Famous spear.
Origin and history
Rojelio is a variant spelling of the Spanish name Rogelio, which traces back to the Germanic name Roger, meaning 'famous spear'. In the United States, it serves as a relatively rare spelling alternative, appearing consistently in historical birth records.
Popularity in the United States
2,958 babies in the United States have been named Rojelio since 1880. It ranks #2378 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1886.
States where it is most popular
- TX (65.4 %)
- CA (31.7 %)
- FL (1.2 %)
- AZ (0.88 %)
- IL (0.57 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 96 |
| 1930-1940 | 142 |
| 1940-1950 | 216 |
| 1950-1960 | 376 |
| 1960-1970 | 357 |
| 1970-1980 | 433 |
| 1980-1990 | 492 |
| 1990-2000 | 410 |
| 2000-2010 | 267 |
| 2010-2019 | 128 |
| 2020-2029 | 41 |
Nicknames
Ro, Lio
Fun facts
- Rojelio uses 'j' instead of 'g' to preserve the traditional Spanish 'h' sound directly in its spelling.
- The name shares its ultimate etymological origin with the English name Roger.