Roley
- US rank
- Unranked
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #3,734 in 1952
0 babies were named Roley in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1921–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- HistoryRoley first shows up in US birth records in 1921, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 104 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1952, when it reached #3,734.
About the name Roley
Roley is a boy name of English origin. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with R and ending in “-ley”. US birth records list Roley for boys from 1921 to 1954, in 4 of those 34 years. Its best year was 1952, when it ranked #3,734 among boy names. It hasn't been given to 5 or more US babies in a year since 1954, so today it's a genuinely rare choice.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 0.5 | 2,000,000 boys |
| 1930s | 0.5 | 2,173,913 boys |
| 1950s | 1.0 | 980,392 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Roley
What is the origin of the name Roley?
Roley has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Roley a boy or girl name?
Roley is a boy name.
How popular is the name Roley?
Roley is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 1954. It peaked at #3,734 in 1952.