Rodriguez
Every Rodriguez since 1955 — 957 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Rodriguez
Rodriguez 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 1955, 957 American babies have been named Rodriguez. Its peak came in 1981, when 47 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
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 Rodriguez stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Rodriguez 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 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — | 8 | #9,515 |
| 2016 | — | — | 12 | #7,056 |
| 2015 | — | — | 5 | #13,640 |
| 2014 | — | — | 9 | #8,652 |
| 2013 | — | — | 8 | #9,484 |
| 2012 | — | — | 10 | #8,021 |
| 2011 | — | — | 16 | #5,627 |
| 2010 | — | — | 6 | #11,896 |
| 2009 | — | — | 7 | #10,733 |
| 2008 | — | — | 8 | #9,680 |
| 2007 | — | — | — | — |
| 2006 | — | — | 17 | #5,261 |
| 2005 | — | — | 11 | #7,015 |
| 2004 | — | — | 14 | #5,737 |
| 2003 | — | — | 13 | #5,819 |
| 2002 | — | — | 13 | #5,661 |
| 2001 | — | — | 19 | #4,262 |
| 2000 | — | — | 5 | #11,773 |
| 1995 | — | — | 15 | #4,228 |
| 1990 | — | — | 17 | #3,569 |
| 1985 | — | — | 20 | #2,578 |
| 1980 | — | — | 27 | #2,043 |
| 1975 | — | — | 37 | #1,474 |
| 1970 | 5 | #8,994 | 19 | #2,110 |
| 1965 | — | — | 6 | #3,851 |
| 1960 | — | — | 7 | #3,600 |
| 1955 | — | — | 6 | #3,811 |
| 1950 | — | — | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1925 | — | — | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Rodriguez in 2025?
Rodriguez 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 Rodriguez?
957 babies have been named Rodriguez in the United States since 1955, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Rodriguez most popular?
Rodriguez peaked in 1981, when 47 newborns received the name.
Is Rodriguez a boy or girl name?
Rodriguez is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Rodriguez rising or falling?
Rodriguez is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.