How Many People Are Named Rodney?
248,127
people in the United States are named Rodney
1 in 1,350 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#323
⭐ Uncommon
Population Percentage
0.0741%
Of US population
Peak Year
1965
11,132 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
English
Pronunciation:
RAHD-nee (American English), RAWD-nee (British English)
Gender:
Primarily Male
Meaning:
From a surname, originally derived from a place name, which meant "Hroda's island" in Old English (where Hroda is a Germanic given name meaning "fame"). It was first used as a given name in honour of the British admiral Lord Rodney (1719-1792).
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Male
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 59.5 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1880 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
California
17,717
Texas
16,061
Ohio
12,980
Illinois
11,432
Michigan
11,427
New York
11,393
Pennsylvania
10,837
North Carolina
9,499
Georgia
8,199
Florida
7,700
💡 Fun Facts About "Rodney"
- 200 babies were named Rodney in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1965
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1880
- Most popular in California
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