Rhodes
From French Rhodes, from Latin Rhodus, from Ancient Greek Ῥόδος (Rhódos), of uncertain etymology.
Every Rhodes since 1915 — 2,960 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Rhodes
Rhodes is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #575 in 2025 with 511 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1915, 2,960 American babies have been named Rhodes — about 93% boys and 7% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2025, when 557 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Rhodes stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Rhodes 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 | 46 | #3,376 | 511 | #575 |
| 2024 | 42 | #3,684 | 465 | #615 |
| 2023 | 34 | #4,262 | 376 | #708 |
| 2022 | 28 | #4,881 | 250 | #927 |
| 2021 | 18 | #6,625 | 206 | #1,044 |
| 2020 | 11 | #9,420 | 125 | #1,395 |
| 2019 | 9 | #11,205 | 107 | #1,572 |
| 2018 | 13 | #8,518 | 84 | #1,817 |
| 2017 | 6 | #15,545 | 73 | #1,971 |
| 2016 | 5 | #18,307 | 60 | #2,251 |
| 2015 | — | — | 63 | #2,187 |
| 2014 | 7 | #14,267 | 48 | #2,571 |
| 2013 | — | — | 42 | #2,798 |
| 2012 | — | — | 37 | #3,102 |
| 2011 | — | — | 18 | #5,151 |
| 2010 | — | — | 22 | #4,487 |
| 2009 | — | — | 15 | #6,021 |
| 2008 | — | — | 21 | #4,671 |
| 2007 | — | — | 12 | #6,990 |
| 2006 | — | — | 7 | #10,420 |
| 2005 | — | — | 13 | #6,148 |
| 2004 | — | — | 10 | #7,405 |
| 2003 | — | — | — | — |
| 2002 | — | — | — | — |
| 2001 | — | — | 8 | #8,152 |
| 2000 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1975 | — | — | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — | 7 | #4,150 |
| 1965 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1935 | — | — | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — | 5 | #4,446 |
| 1925 | — | — | 7 | #3,669 |
| 1920 | — | — | 5 | #4,839 |
| 1915 | — | — | 7 | #3,334 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rhodes mean?
From French Rhodes, from Latin Rhodus, from Ancient Greek Ῥόδος (Rhódos), of uncertain etymology.
How popular is the name Rhodes in 2025?
Rhodes ranked #575 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 511 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Rhodes?
2,960 babies have been named Rhodes in the United States since 1915, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Rhodes most popular?
Rhodes peaked in 2025, when 557 newborns received the name.
Is Rhodes a boy or girl name?
Rhodes is used for both: about 7% of babies named Rhodes have been girls and 93% boys.
Is the name Rhodes rising or falling?
Rhodes is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.