boys' name · peaked 1965

Roderic

Every Roderic since 1914 — 2,321 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
0.010.020.030.0418801900192019401960198020002020Peak 1965Boys
Rank 2025
#11,726
among boys
Babies in 2025
6
named Roderic
Peak year
1965
68 babies
All-time total
2,321
since 1914

The story of Roderic

Roderic is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #11,726 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.

Since 1914, 2,321 American babies have been named Roderic. Its peak came in 1965, when 68 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1960s.

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 Roderic stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Roderic year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Boys Boys rank
2025 6 #11,726
2024 7 #10,703
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019 6 #11,857
2018 6 #11,859
2017 6 #11,918
2016 7 #10,512
2015
2014
2013 8 #9,483
2012 7 #10,533
2011 7 #10,548
2010 5 #13,840
2009 9 #8,851
2008 6 #12,261
2007
2006
2005 12 #6,541
2004 12 #6,441
2003 13 #5,818
2002 5 #12,126
2001 13 #5,611
2000 12 #5,838
1995 14 #4,462
1990 19 #3,281
1985 20 #2,577
1980 21 #2,431
1975 28 #1,775
1970 65 #1,013
1965 68 #896
1960 38 #1,291
1955 29 #1,448
1950 21 #1,647
1945 23 #1,404
1940 19 #1,615
1935 18 #1,700
1930 15 #2,055
1925 9 #3,105
1920 13 #2,431
1915 8 #3,023
1910
1905
1900
1895
1890
1885
1880

Famous people named Roderic

  1. Roderic Politician · 688–711

Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).

Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Roderic in 2025?

Roderic ranked #11,726 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Roderic?

2,321 babies have been named Roderic in the United States since 1914, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Roderic most popular?

Roderic peaked in 1965, when 68 newborns received the name.

Is Roderic a boy or girl name?

Roderic is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Roderic rising or falling?

Roderic is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.

Who are famous people named Roderic?

Well-known people named Roderic include Roderic (politician).

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