Rolf
Boy name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Rolf: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 3 births in 1980.
Rolf traces its roots to the Old Norse *Hrólfr*, a compound of *hróðr* (fame) and *ulfr* (wolf), literally meaning “fame-wolf” and borne by Vikings who carried it across Scotland’s northern isles. One of history’s most famous Rolfs is Rollo, the 10th-century Norse chieftain who founded the Duchy of Normandy, while the name also appears in the beloved musical *The Sound of Music* as the telegram boy sweet on Liesl. Though less common in modern Scotland, Rolf remains a sturdy Germanic and Scandinavian staple, occasionally anglicised as Rudolf. A practical, two-syllable choice with a lupine edge, it suits parents looking for a short, strong name with deep northern European heritage.
Boy 1 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 19803 babies
- Latest (1980)
- #3053 babies
- Total births
- 3since 1980
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y