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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Rodrick — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Rodolfo|Rodrigo
GermanicBoy↓ Declining

Rodrick

ROD-rick · 2 syllables

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#3573
↓ Declining
#3573
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 17
Peak rank
#2650 in 2020
5yr change
-34 ranks
Birth frequency
8.9 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #3573 · Falling since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Germanic boy names
Rodrick

Popularity score: 17  ·  SSA Rank: #3573

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
5
Higher than 5% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↓ Declining
-34 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
8 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
GermanicStrongClassic2-syllableMasculineRareVintagePower nameOld High German Root
Character
strong leadershipnoble charactersteadfast courageprotective naturecommanding presence
STRONG
High confidence

Rodrick is a Germanic boy name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #3573 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↓ Declining · -34 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#3573 · very rare
Rodrick at a Glance
Meaning:From Germanic elements 'hrod' (fame) and 'ric' (ruler). Means 'famous ruler' or 'renowned power.'
Language root:Old German · Proto-Germanic
Peak rank:#2650 in 2020
5yr change:-34 ranks
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers
Rodrick Heffley
Fictional character (Diary of a Wimpy Kid)
Similar Sound
RodneyRolandRupertRoyce◈Richmond
Similar Style
FrederickGregoryTheodoreEdmundBernard
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Rodrick
ElenaMarcusClaraVincentSophiaAugust◈
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Rodrick · Overview
Summary

Rodrick is a Germanic boy name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #3573 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Strong · Classic character
Rodrick carries a bold, serious quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Popularity declining
Rank has dropped 34 positions in the last year. Consider whether this trajectory matters for your decision.
Domain taken
rodrick.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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