Rojelio Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Rojelio is a Spanish name derived from the Germanic Hrothgari, meaning glorious spear. It evolved from Hrothgari to Rogelio and then to Rojelio. The name embodies traits of glory and strength, with no biblical significance. It gained popularity in the 20th century, and today, it is viewed positively in Spanish-speaking cultures.
The name Rojelio is most popular in Texas, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Rojelio has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Rojelio' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 3876th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1864th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1302nd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1326th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1642nd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3567th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 8004th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Rojelio' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Rojelio"
Pronunciation
/roʊˈheɪlioʊ/
Origin
Spanish
Etymology
Rojelio is derived from the name Rogelio, which is derived from the Germanic name Hrothgari, composed of the elements 'hrod' meaning glory and 'gari' meaning spear.
Meaning
glorious spear
Language Evolution
Hrothgari, Rogelio, Rojelio
Historical Usage
Rojelio gained popularity in Spanish-speaking countries in the 20th century as a variation of Rogelio.
Variants & Derivatives
Rogelio, Rojel, Rojito
Modern Popularity & Image
Rojelio is perceived as a traditional and culturally rich name, often associated with warmth and friendliness in contemporary settings.
Famous People
Rojelio Valenzuela, a notable Mexican artist, Rojelio Sánchez, a prominent political figure
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Rojelio"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Rojelio"
"Rojelio" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 3876th of 7545 | 69 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1864th of 6773 | 277 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1302nd of 7552 | 668 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1326th of 10718 | 659 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1642nd of 16616 | 741 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 3567th of 24088 | 426 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 8004th of 23106 | 112 |
Regional Popularity of "Rojelio" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
61.45% 1454th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
38.21% 899th/2353 |
64.71% 1001st/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - |
25.97% 741st/2853 |
37.44% 1039th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
60.98% 1791st/2937 |
- |
25.07% 882nd/3518 |
19.98% 808th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
61.30% 2259th/3685 |
- |
22.53% 1170th/5194 |
15.77% 996th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
32.19% 2354th/7313 |
29.34% 2190th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - |
71.13% 4464th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Rojelio" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Rojelio"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Rojelio" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.