How popular is the name Roald in 2025?

Roald is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.

When was the name Roald most popular?

Roald peaked in 1912, reaching #1619 among US boy names.

Roald will almost certainly be the only one in school.

boy name

Roald entered the US charts in 1912, peaked at #1619 in 1912, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#1619

peak (1912)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

Fewer than a hundred people named Roald are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.

The typical Roald alive today was born around 1929, making them about 96 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Roald in 2025?: Roald is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Roald most popular?: Roald peaked in 1912, reaching #1619 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Roald with classmates?: Roald will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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