Roddy
Every Roddy since 1914 — 2,541 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Roddy
Roddy is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #8,115 in 2025 with 10 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1914, 2,541 American babies have been named Roddy. Its peak came in 1960, when 86 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 Roddy stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Roddy year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | #8,115 |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | 6 | #12,030 |
| 2021 | 8 | #9,520 |
| 2020 | 7 | #10,383 |
| 2019 | 7 | #10,582 |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | 8 | #9,514 |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | 7 | #10,401 |
| 2014 | 10 | #8,005 |
| 2013 | 8 | #9,482 |
| 2012 | 10 | #8,020 |
| 2011 | 6 | #11,967 |
| 2010 | 10 | #8,016 |
| 2009 | 7 | #10,731 |
| 2008 | 12 | #7,106 |
| 2007 | 6 | #12,063 |
| 2006 | 6 | #11,756 |
| 2005 | 5 | #12,963 |
| 2004 | 10 | #7,412 |
| 2003 | 6 | #10,599 |
| 2002 | 11 | #6,435 |
| 2001 | — | — |
| 2000 | — | — |
| 1995 | 18 | #3,667 |
| 1990 | 18 | #3,434 |
| 1985 | 13 | #3,563 |
| 1980 | 21 | #2,430 |
| 1975 | 22 | #2,118 |
| 1970 | 52 | #1,153 |
| 1965 | 67 | #911 |
| 1960 | 86 | #824 |
| 1955 | 47 | #1,099 |
| 1950 | 60 | #891 |
| 1945 | 52 | #880 |
| 1940 | 22 | #1,464 |
| 1935 | 18 | #1,699 |
| 1930 | 11 | #2,575 |
| 1925 | 7 | #3,676 |
| 1920 | 6 | #4,192 |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Roddy
- Roddy McDowall Actor · 1928–1998
- Roddy Piper Wrestler · 1954–2015
- Roddy Doyle Writer · b. 1958
- Roddy Ricch Singer · b. 1998
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Roddy in 2025?
Roddy ranked #8,115 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 10 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Roddy?
2,541 babies have been named Roddy in the United States since 1914, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Roddy most popular?
Roddy peaked in 1960, when 86 newborns received the name.
Is Roddy a boy or girl name?
Roddy is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Roddy rising or falling?
Roddy is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Roddy?
Well-known people named Roddy include Roddy McDowall (actor), Roddy Piper (wrestler), Roddy Doyle (writer).