Rhoda
From Ancient Greek Ῥόδη (Rhódē, “woman from Rhodes”) or ῥόδον (rhódon, “rose”).
Every Rhoda since 1880 — 26,069 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Rhoda
Rhoda is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #3,338 in 2025 with 47 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 26,069 American babies have been named Rhoda. Its peak came in 1926, when 547 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Rhoda stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Rhoda year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 47 | #3,338 | — | — |
| 2024 | 59 | #2,850 | — | — |
| 2023 | 48 | #3,375 | — | — |
| 2022 | 51 | #3,206 | — | — |
| 2021 | 57 | #2,955 | — | — |
| 2020 | 46 | #3,382 | — | — |
| 2019 | 46 | #3,437 | — | — |
| 2018 | 47 | #3,386 | — | — |
| 2017 | 43 | #3,613 | — | — |
| 2016 | 52 | #3,175 | — | — |
| 2015 | 48 | #3,381 | — | — |
| 2014 | 41 | #3,766 | — | — |
| 2013 | 38 | #3,988 | — | — |
| 2012 | 33 | #4,467 | — | — |
| 2011 | 32 | #4,553 | — | — |
| 2010 | 50 | #3,296 | — | — |
| 2009 | 35 | #4,353 | — | — |
| 2008 | 43 | #3,767 | — | — |
| 2007 | 33 | #4,548 | — | — |
| 2006 | 36 | #4,143 | — | — |
| 2005 | 37 | #3,932 | — | — |
| 2004 | 45 | #3,381 | — | — |
| 2003 | 34 | #4,020 | — | — |
| 2002 | 36 | #3,712 | — | — |
| 2001 | 39 | #3,476 | — | — |
| 2000 | 41 | #3,324 | — | — |
| 1995 | 34 | #3,344 | — | — |
| 1990 | 48 | #2,510 | — | — |
| 1985 | 49 | #2,164 | — | — |
| 1980 | 75 | #1,567 | — | — |
| 1975 | 182 | #777 | — | — |
| 1970 | 116 | #1,058 | — | — |
| 1965 | 226 | #656 | — | — |
| 1960 | 227 | #676 | — | — |
| 1955 | 239 | #598 | — | — |
| 1950 | 278 | #485 | — | — |
| 1945 | 227 | #478 | — | — |
| 1940 | 315 | #371 | — | — |
| 1935 | 405 | #306 | — | — |
| 1930 | 497 | #297 | — | — |
| 1925 | 514 | #297 | — | — |
| 1920 | 421 | #318 | — | — |
| 1915 | 385 | #297 | — | — |
| 1910 | 170 | #296 | — | — |
| 1905 | 145 | #275 | — | — |
| 1900 | 151 | #266 | — | — |
| 1895 | 136 | #237 | — | — |
| 1890 | 138 | #202 | — | — |
| 1885 | 106 | #181 | — | — |
| 1880 | 73 | #176 | — | — |
Famous people named Rhoda
- Rhoda Griffis Actor · b. 1965
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rhoda mean?
From Ancient Greek Ῥόδη (Rhódē, “woman from Rhodes”) or ῥόδον (rhódon, “rose”).
How popular is the name Rhoda in 2025?
Rhoda ranked #3,338 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 47 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Rhoda?
26,069 babies have been named Rhoda in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Rhoda most popular?
Rhoda peaked in 1926, when 547 newborns received the name.
Is Rhoda a boy or girl name?
Rhoda is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Rhoda rising or falling?
Rhoda is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Rhoda?
Well-known people named Rhoda include Rhoda Griffis (actor).