Rollo
Rollo is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Famous wolf.
Origin and history
Rollo is a masculine name of Old Norse and Germanic origin, derived from Hrólfr or Hrodulf, meaning 'famous wolf'. It was historically borne by the Viking chieftain who became the first ruler of Normandy. In the United States, it remains a rare and distinct historical name.
Popularity in the United States
949 babies in the United States have been named Rollo since 1880. It ranks #3730 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1870.
States where it is most popular
- IL (35.3 %)
- MI (35.3 %)
- IA (29.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 45 |
| 1890-1900 | 46 |
| 1900-1910 | 21 |
| 1910-1920 | 194 |
| 1920-1930 | 222 |
| 1930-1940 | 159 |
| 1940-1950 | 69 |
| 1950-1960 | 44 |
| 1960-1970 | 14 |
| 1970-1980 | 22 |
| 1980-1990 | 11 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 45 |
| 2020-2029 | 57 |
Famous people named Rollo
- Rollo May: Psychologist, Author
Fun facts
- The most famous historical figure with this name was Rollo the Viking, who signed the Treaty of Saint-Clair-sur-Epte in 911 and became the first Duke of Normandy.
- Rollo shares its Germanic root, Hrodulf, with modern given names like Rudolf and Ralph.