boys' name · peaked 1981

Rodriguez

Every Rodriguez since 1955 — 957 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
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BoysGirls
Rank 2025
among boys
Babies in 2025
<5
named Rodriguez
Peak year
1981
47 babies
All-time total
957
since 1955

The story of Rodriguez

Rodriguez is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.

Since 1955, 957 American babies have been named Rodriguez. Its peak came in 1981, when 47 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.

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

Rodriguez year by year

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

Year Girls Girls rank Boys Boys rank
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017 8 #9,515
2016 12 #7,056
2015 5 #13,640
2014 9 #8,652
2013 8 #9,484
2012 10 #8,021
2011 16 #5,627
2010 6 #11,896
2009 7 #10,733
2008 8 #9,680
2007
2006 17 #5,261
2005 11 #7,015
2004 14 #5,737
2003 13 #5,819
2002 13 #5,661
2001 19 #4,262
2000 5 #11,773
1995 15 #4,228
1990 17 #3,569
1985 20 #2,578
1980 27 #2,043
1975 37 #1,474
1970 5 #8,994 19 #2,110
1965 6 #3,851
1960 7 #3,600
1955 6 #3,811
1950
1945
1940
1935
1930
1925
1920
1915
1910
1905
1900
1895
1890
1885
1880

Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Rodriguez in 2025?

Rodriguez did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.

How many people are named Rodriguez?

957 babies have been named Rodriguez in the United States since 1955, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Rodriguez most popular?

Rodriguez peaked in 1981, when 47 newborns received the name.

Is Rodriguez a boy or girl name?

Rodriguez is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.

Is the name Rodriguez rising or falling?

Rodriguez is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.

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