Roddie
A diminutive of the male given name Roderick.
Every Roddie since 1919 — 308 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Roddie
Roddie is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1919, 308 American babies have been named Roddie. Its peak came in 1961, when 16 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1960s.
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 Roddie stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Roddie year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
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| 1975 | — | — | 8 | #4,228 |
| 1970 | — | — | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — | 7 | #3,489 |
| 1960 | — | — | 14 | #2,295 |
| 1955 | — | — | 7 | #3,452 |
| 1950 | — | — | 6 | #3,618 |
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| 1935 | — | — | 11 | #2,367 |
| 1930 | — | — | 5 | #4,452 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Roddie mean?
A diminutive of the male given name Roderick.
How popular is the name Roddie in 2025?
Roddie did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Roddie?
308 babies have been named Roddie in the United States since 1919, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Roddie most popular?
Roddie peaked in 1961, when 16 newborns received the name.
Is Roddie a boy or girl name?
Roddie is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 98% of babies with the name.
Is the name Roddie rising or falling?
Roddie has been roughly stable over the past decade.