Roel
boy name#2480 in 2025Roel entered the US charts in 1926, peaked at #877 in 1969, ranks #2480 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1926–2025
#2480
rank today
#877
peak (1969)
54
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #3708 |
| 1930s | #3196 |
| 1940s | #1775 |
| 1950s | #1198 |
| 1960s | #974 |
| 1970s | #1031 |
| 1980s | #1144 |
| 1990s | #1541 |
| 2000s | #1973 |
| 2010s | #2534 |
| 2020s | #2561 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Roel has been most popular in TX, CA.
Living bearers
About 4,200 people named Roel are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Roel alive today was born around 1984, making them about 41 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Roel in 2025?
- Roel ranks #2480 among US boy names in 2025, with 54 babies given the name.
- When was the name Roel most popular?
- Roel peaked in 1969, reaching #877 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Roel with classmates?
- Roel will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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