boy's name
Roald
- Gender Boy
- Letters 5
- Births on record 217
Roald is a boy's name. In 1960 it was given to 8 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1928, when 18 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1912.
Roald Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1960s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 28 |
| 1920s | 76 |
| 1930s | 45 |
| 1940s | 21 |
| 1950s | 11 |
| 1960s | 8 |
How Popular Is Roald?
In 1960, Roald was given to 8 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Roald Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Roald
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Roald Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Roald over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
Sibling Names for Roald
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Roald — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Roald
How popular is the name Roald?
In 1960, Roald was given to 8 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Roald a girl's or a boy's name?
Roald is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
When was Roald most popular?
Roald peaked in 1928, when 18 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.