boys' name · peaked 1977

Rodrick

A male given name, variant of Roderick.

Every Rodrick since 1914 — 8,968 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
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BoysGirls
Rank 2025
#4,359
among boys
Babies in 2025
24
named Rodrick
Peak year
1977
273 babies
All-time total
8,968
since 1914

The story of Rodrick

Rodrick is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,359 in 2025 with 24 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.

Since 1914, 8,968 American babies have been named Rodrick. Its peak came in 1977, when 273 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.

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 Rodrick stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Rodrick 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 24 #4,359
2024 32 #3,590
2023 33 #3,545
2022 37 #3,268
2021 31 #3,634
2020 48 #2,650
2019 33 #3,482
2018 56 #2,379
2017 44 #2,790
2016 46 #2,681
2015 52 #2,452
2014 51 #2,486
2013 78 #1,847
2012 70 #2,013
2011 72 #1,944
2010 80 #1,827
2009 66 #2,093
2008 71 #1,998
2007 62 #2,181
2006 71 #1,916
2005 78 #1,720
2004 66 #1,875
2003 88 #1,490
2002 90 #1,441
2001 79 #1,538
2000 79 #1,537
1995 105 #1,119
1990 151 #839
1985 156 #708
1980 215 #588
1975 239 #521
1970 209 #561
1965 157 #613
1960 84 #832
1955 75 #853
1950 39 #1,163
1945 25 #1,342
1940 9 #2,642
1935 5 #4,060
1930 6 #3,927
1925 7 #3,677
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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Rodrick mean?

A male given name, variant of Roderick.

How popular is the name Rodrick in 2025?

Rodrick ranked #4,359 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 24 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Rodrick?

8,968 babies have been named Rodrick in the United States since 1914, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Rodrick most popular?

Rodrick peaked in 1977, when 273 newborns received the name.

Is Rodrick a boy or girl name?

Rodrick is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Rodrick rising or falling?

Rodrick is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.

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