Boy nameNot in the current top charts
Roald
//ˈɹoʊld//
1 syllablePeak year: 19285 lettersStarts with R
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Roald's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Roald's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Roald |
|---|---|
| 1912 | 10 |
| 1913 | 5 |
| 1914 | 7 |
| 1915 | 6 |
| 1922 | 8 |
| 1924 | 6 |
| 1925 | 13 |
| 1926 | 11 |
| 1927 | 6 |
| 1928 | 18 |
| 1929 | 14 |
| 1930 | 9 |
| 1931 | 11 |
| 1932 | 7 |
| 1933 | 5 |
| 1934 | 7 |
| 1939 | 6 |
| 1940 | 6 |
| 1944 | 5 |
| 1946 | 5 |
| 1947 | 5 |
| 1954 | 5 |
| 1957 | 6 |
| 1960 | 8 |
Roald through the decades
- Roald peaked in 1928, when 18 babies were named Roald in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (1933–1960), use of Roald has fallen 44% compared to the 10 years before that.