Rogelio
How to say it: roh-HEL-yoh · /roˈheljo/
Spanish form of Roger; from Germanic hrod (fame) + ger (spear) — 'famous spear'.
Rogelio was the 1,029th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 180 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1990s, its births are down about 32% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #1,108 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #1,029 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 180 |
| Share of births | 1 in 18,418 |
| Peak decade | 1990s |
| Change over 10 years | −32% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,108 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Rogelio reached its high in the 1990s and has thinned out since. Now well below that high, further slipping looks likely in the next few years.
What goes with it
Soft through the middle with a breathy edge, said roh HEL yoh, Rogelio has a rolling lilt. Rolando and Rodrigo share its rhythm.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Rogelio is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, German, Spanish.
Famous people named Rogelio
- Rogelio Funes Mori (born 1991)Argentine-Mexican footballer
- Rogelio Cabrera López (born 1951)Roman Catholic archbishop
- Rogelio Marcelo (born 1965)Cuban boxer
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