Histidine-functionalized carbon dot/graphene aerogel (His-CDs/GA) were synthesized via the one-step hydrothermal method. The as-prepared His-CDs/GA exhibits unique three-dimensional porous structure, rich nitrogen and oxygen-containing functional groups, which facilitate the rapid diffusion of electrolyte ions and provide more active sites. When the mass ratio of GO and His-CDs is 2 : 1, the specific capacitance of His-CDs/GA-2 reaches 304 F·g ^-1 at a current density of 1 A·g ^-1, which increases 76.7% compared with that of GA (172 F·g^-1). With the current density increasing from 1 A·g ^-1 to 50 A·g ^-1, the specific capacitance retention of His-CDs/GA-2 achieves 71.4%. The specific capacitance of His-CDs/GA-2 still remains 93.5% over 30000 cycles at 10 A·g ^-1. In addition, a symmetrical supercapacitor assembled by His-CDs/GA possesses a high energy density of 10.14 Wh/kg at a power density of 250 W/kg, and good cyclic performance with 88.4% capacitance retention at 5 A·g ^-1 over 20000 cycles. The results show that His-CDs/GA is a promising electrode material for supercapacitors.