Rowdy
Every Rowdy since 1959 — 5,055 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Rowdy
Rowdy is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #941 in 2025 with 250 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1959, 5,055 American babies have been named Rowdy. Its peak came in 2025, when 266 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 Rowdy stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Rowdy 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 | 16 | #7,080 | 250 | #941 |
| 2024 | 6 | #14,940 | 251 | #926 |
| 2023 | 14 | #7,977 | 219 | #1,006 |
| 2022 | 11 | #9,551 | 205 | #1,070 |
| 2021 | 8 | #11,995 | 192 | #1,094 |
| 2020 | 5 | #17,055 | 167 | #1,159 |
| 2019 | — | — | 119 | #1,466 |
| 2018 | 5 | #17,665 | 135 | #1,339 |
| 2017 | — | — | 120 | #1,437 |
| 2016 | 5 | #18,342 | 129 | #1,379 |
| 2015 | — | — | 133 | #1,333 |
| 2014 | — | — | 138 | #1,291 |
| 2013 | — | — | 122 | #1,384 |
| 2012 | — | — | 108 | #1,497 |
| 2011 | — | — | 127 | #1,341 |
| 2010 | — | — | 100 | #1,586 |
| 2009 | — | — | 133 | #1,312 |
| 2008 | — | — | 140 | #1,250 |
| 2007 | — | — | 106 | #1,505 |
| 2006 | 5 | #19,447 | 107 | #1,451 |
| 2005 | — | — | 79 | #1,706 |
| 2004 | — | — | 83 | #1,591 |
| 2003 | — | — | 65 | #1,837 |
| 2002 | — | — | 68 | #1,721 |
| 2001 | — | — | 70 | #1,675 |
| 2000 | — | — | 72 | #1,637 |
| 1995 | — | — | 51 | #1,750 |
| 1990 | — | — | 44 | #1,807 |
| 1985 | — | — | 46 | #1,474 |
| 1980 | — | — | 29 | #1,953 |
| 1975 | — | — | 24 | #1,989 |
| 1970 | — | — | 36 | #1,414 |
| 1965 | — | — | 40 | #1,219 |
| 1960 | — | — | 27 | #1,574 |
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Famous people named Rowdy
- Rowdy Gaines Swimmer · b. 1959
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Rowdy in 2025?
Rowdy ranked #941 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 250 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Rowdy?
5,055 babies have been named Rowdy in the United States since 1959, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Rowdy most popular?
Rowdy peaked in 2025, when 266 newborns received the name.
Is Rowdy a boy or girl name?
Rowdy is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Rowdy rising or falling?
Rowdy is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Rowdy?
Well-known people named Rowdy include Rowdy Gaines (swimmer).