Rouldph
An invented name of unknown origin and meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 3 living Americans carry the first name Rouldph. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Rouldph today is around 77 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Rouldph births was 1946 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Rouldph. 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 Rouldph is about 77 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Rouldphs were born before 1959.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Rouldph. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
3
~ 1 in 114,251,446 Americans
Peak year
1946
5 babies that year
Average age
77
years old
1946 SSA rank
#3,941
Tracked since 1946
Popularity
Rouldph: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Rouldph 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 Rouldph during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Rouldph
The given name Rouldph has its origins in the ancient Germanic languages, originating from the Old High German word "hruod" meaning "fame" or "glory". The earliest recorded instances of this name date back to the 8th century, when it was commonly used among the Germanic tribes inhabiting the regions of modern-day Germany and Austria.
One of the earliest documented individuals bearing this name was Rouldph the Fearless, a Frankish nobleman and warrior who lived in the late 9th century. He was renowned for his bravery and military exploits, particularly his defense of the city of Reims against Viking invasions.
In the 11th century, a notable figure named Rouldph of Burgundy was a prominent member of the noble House of Burgundy. He played a significant role in the political and military affairs of the region during the early years of the Crusades.
During the Renaissance period, a renowned Italian painter and architect named Rouldph Ghirlandaio (1449-1494) left a lasting mark on the artistic landscape of Florence. His frescoes adorning the Sistine Chapel and the Church of Santa Maria Novella are considered masterpieces of the era.
In the realm of literature, Rouldph Emerson (1803-1882), an American philosopher and essayist, is regarded as one of the most influential figures of the transcendentalist movement. His essays, such as "Self-Reliance" and "Nature," have had a profound impact on American thought and literature.
Another notable bearer of the name was Rouldph Amundsen (1872-1928), a Norwegian explorer who became the first person to reach the South Pole in 1911. His courageous expeditions to the Arctic and Antarctic regions earned him worldwide acclaim and cemented his place in the annals of polar exploration.
While the name Rouldph may have evolved and taken on different spellings over the centuries, its Germanic roots and associations with fame, glory, and bravery have endured throughout history, as evidenced by the remarkable individuals who have borne this name.
People
Rouldph + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Rouldph 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
Rouldph: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Rouldph?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 3 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Rouldph 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 114,251,446 US residents.
Is Rouldph a common name?
We classify Rouldph as "Very Rare". It ranks above 4.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Rouldph most popular?
The single biggest year for Rouldph was 1946, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Rouldph is about 77 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
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 Rouldph in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Rouldph a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Rouldph 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 Rouldph still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Rouldph 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 Rouldph 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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Rouldph?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.