Rodney
boy name#1091 in 2025Rodney entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #33 in 1965, ranks #1091 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1880–2025
#1091
rank today
#33
peak (1965)
197
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #580 |
| 1890s | #500 |
| 1900s | #547 |
| 1910s | #369 |
| 1920s | #267 |
| 1930s | #161 |
| 1940s | #109 |
| 1950s | #71 |
| 1960s | #55 |
| 1970s | #80 |
| 1980s | #157 |
| 1990s | #250 |
| 2000s | #421 |
| 2010s | #690 |
| 2020s | #1020 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Rodney has been most popular in TX, FL, CA.
Living bearers
About 188,000 people named Rodney are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Rodney alive today was born around 1966, making them about 59 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Rodney in 2025?
- Rodney ranks #1091 among US boy names in 2025, with 197 babies given the name.
- When was the name Rodney most popular?
- Rodney peaked in 1965, reaching #33 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Rodney with classmates?
- Rodney will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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