Rondle
A masculine name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from a Scottish surname.
Name Census estimates that about 86 living Americans carry the first name Rondle. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Rondle today is around 76 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Rondle births was 1947 (11 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Rondle. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Rondle is about 76 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Rondles were born before 1960.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Rondle. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
86
~ 1 in 3,985,516 Americans
Peak year
1947
11 babies that year
Average age
76
years old
1965 SSA rank
#3,496
Tracked since 1920
Census
Rondle in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 127 people with the first name Rondle, which placed it at #49,170 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#49,170
National first-name rank
People counted
127
127 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.0
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
White
77.2% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Rondle
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Rondle is White at 77.2%. The next largest groups are Black (15.0%) and Two or More Races (5.5%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Rondle described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Rondle at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White77.2% · 98
- Black or African American15.0% · 19
- Two or more races5.5% · 7
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.6% · 2
- Hispanic or Latino0.8% · 1
Popularity
Rondle: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Rondle from the 1920s through to the 1960s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1940s, with 74 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1940s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Rondle by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Rondle during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Rondles live
Origin
Meaning and history of Rondle
The name Rondle is a unique and intriguing one, with roots that can be traced back to the ancient Germanic tribes of Europe. It is believed to have originated from the Proto-Germanic word "rund," which means "round" or "circular." This suggests that the name may have been given to individuals who possessed a round or circular facial feature or perhaps a well-rounded physique.
In the early medieval period, the name Rondle began to appear in various regions of what is now Germany and the Netherlands. It was particularly prevalent among the Frankish and Saxon peoples, who were known for their warrior culture and strong ties to their ancestral traditions. The earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in ancient manuscripts and chronicles from the 8th and 9th centuries.
One of the earliest known historical figures to bear the name Rondle was a Frankish nobleman who lived during the reign of Charlemagne in the late 8th century. While little is known about his life, his name was mentioned in several court records and chronicles of the time, indicating that he held a position of importance within the Frankish empire.
As the name spread throughout Europe, it gained popularity in various regions, particularly in the Germanic-speaking lands. In the 12th century, a renowned scholar and philosopher named Rondle von Regensburg made significant contributions to the intellectual landscape of the Holy Roman Empire. His works on theology and metaphysics were widely read and studied across Europe.
During the Renaissance period, a Dutch painter named Rondle van der Meer gained recognition for his exquisite portraits and landscapes. Born in 1520, his works were highly sought after by the wealthy nobility of the time and are still celebrated for their intricate details and vivid colors.
In the 18th century, a Swedish explorer and navigator named Rondle Andersson embarked on several expeditions to the Arctic regions. His detailed accounts and maps of the Arctic waters and islands played a crucial role in advancing the understanding of these uncharted territories.
The name Rondle has also appeared in various literary works and historical accounts throughout the ages. In the epic poem "Beowulf," a character named Rondle is mentioned as a brave warrior who fought alongside the legendary hero. This reference further solidifies the name's connection to the Germanic warrior culture of ancient times.
While the name Rondle may not be as common today as it once was, it remains a unique and fascinating name with a rich history rooted in the ancient Germanic cultures of Europe. Its meaning and origins reflect the values and traditions of these proud and resilient peoples, serving as a testament to the enduring legacy of their language and heritage.
People
Rondle + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Rondle as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with R
Other first names starting with R with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Rondle: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Rondle?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 86 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Rondle going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 3,985,516 US residents.
Is Rondle a common name?
We classify Rondle as "Very Rare". It ranks above 62.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 159 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Rondle most popular?
The single biggest year for Rondle was 1947, when 11 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Rondle is about 76 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Rondle in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 127 people with the name Rondle, or 0.04 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #49,170 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Rondle in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Rondle?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Rondle leans strongly male. 124 people counted with this name were male (97.6%), compared with 3 female bearers (2.4%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Rondle?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Rondle is White at 77.2%. The next largest groups are Black (15.0%) and Two or More Races (5.5%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Rondle most often in the Census?
White is the largest reported group for people named Rondle in the 2020 Census, accounting for 77.2% (98 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Rondle in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Rondle a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Rondle in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Rondle still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Rondle in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Rondle can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
How common is the name Rondle?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.