Gender: Male
Rolf Joachim Benirschke is an American former professional football player who was a placekicker in the National Football League (NFL). He played for the San Diego Chargers from 1977 until 1986. He is probably most known for missing a potential 27-yard game-winning field goal in overtime of the playoff game known as the "Epic in Miami” but then getting a second chance and connecting from 29 yards fourteen minutes into overtime to win the game on January 2, 1982.
Source: Wikipedia | Last updated on May 16, 2024
On the name Rolf Benirschke, Rolf means Wolf Counsel, Famous Wolf, Wolf Fame, Swift Wolf.
The name Rolf Benirschke is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Rolf is commonly found in Germany, Switzerland, Netherlands, and 71 more countries.
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At NamesLook, the name Rolf is recorded 14,112 times globally, ranking it as the 4,255th most common name worldwide.
Rolf is most prevalent in Germany, with 6,501 occurrences, making it the 180th most popular name in the country.
In Germany, the name Rolf is found among 1 in every 56 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | #180 | 1 : 56 |
| Switzerland | #62 | 1 : 75 |
| Netherlands | #615 | 1 : 260 |
| Sweden | #186 | 1 : 86 |
| Norway | #131 | 1 : 126 |
| United States of America | #7,599 | 1 : 6,217 |
| Denmark | #411 | 1 : 441 |
| Finland | #835 | 1 : 757 |
| South Africa | #8,479 | 1 : 16,749 |
| Brazil | #5,386 | 1 : 7,657 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Rolf from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
Rolf Joachim Benirschke is an American former professional football player who was a placekicker in the National Football League (NFL). He played for the San Diego Chargers from 1977 until 1986. He is probably most known for missing a potential 27-yard game-winning field goal in overtime of the playoff game known as the "Epic in Miami” but then getting a second chance and connecting from 29 yards fourteen minutes into overtime to win the game on January 2, 1982.
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