Rodessa
girl nameRodessa entered the US charts in 1915, peaked at #2857 in 1936, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1915–2025
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rank today
#2857
peak (1936)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #4046 |
| 1920s | #4410 |
| 1930s | #3452 |
| 1960s | #5851 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Rodessa are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Rodessa alive today was born around 1926, making them about 99 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Rodessa in 2025?
- Rodessa is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Rodessa most popular?
- Rodessa peaked in 1936, reaching #2857 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Rodessa with classmates?
- Rodessa will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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