Roderick
Complete Name Analysis & Etymology Guide
47,351 Total Births
145 Years of Data
1971 Peak Popularity Year
1,067 Peak Births

Roderick Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

The name Roderick has its origins in Old Germanic, meaning 'famous ruler'. It evolved through several historical forms, including Hrodric and Rodericus, before taking its current form. The name is associated with nobility and has been borne by notable figures in literature and sports. It does not have biblical relevance, and while it has seen fluctuating popularity, it retains a classic and strong image in modern times.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Roderick"

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Pronunciation

/ˈrɒd.ər.ɪk/

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Origin

Old Germanic

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Etymology

The name Roderick is derived from the Old High German name 'Hrodric', which is composed of the elements 'hrod', meaning 'fame', and 'ric', meaning 'power' or 'ruler'.

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Meaning

famous ruler

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Language Evolution

Hrodric (Old High German), Rodericus (Latin), Roderick (Middle English)

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Historical Usage

Roderick gained popularity in medieval Europe, especially in the 12th century, due to its association with nobility and leadership. The name was used by various kings and lords in Europe.

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Variants & Derivatives

Rod, Rodie, Roddy

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Modern Popularity & Image

Currently, Roderick is viewed as a classic name with a strong and noble connotation, though it is less common than in previous centuries.

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Famous People

Roderick Usher (fictional character in Edgar Allan Poe's 'The Fall of the House of Usher'), Roderick Strong (professional wrestler), Roderick MacFarquhar (political scientist and author)

📊 Roderick Name Trend Analysis

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Boy Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Stable
25-Year Trend: Relatively Stable
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Girl Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Stable
25-Year Trend: Relatively Stable

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✨ Roderick Name Meaning & Significance

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Popularity Trend

Highly Popular name with 1,067 peak births in 1971

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Geographic Spread

Popular across 47 US states, with strongest presence in Alabama

Historical Span

Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends

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Generational Impact

Influenced 10 different American generations with varying popularity

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Roderick"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Roderick"

"Roderick" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Boy 582nd of 7545 1,852
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Boy 440th of 6773 3,271
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Boy 290th of 7552 12,421
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 246th of 10718 14,300
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 377th of 16616 9,203
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 744th of 24088 4,257
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Boy 1359th of 23106 1,629
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 7962nd of 12526 34
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 5335th of 19264 155
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 11496th of 27321 74

Regional Popularity of "Roderick" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
37.64%
533rd/1416
29.30%
404th/1379
60.27%
1426th/2366
38.18%
436th/1142
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
23.74%
367th/1546
19.41%
302nd/1556
33.02%
777th/2353
23.21%
359th/1547
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
12.57%
280th/2227
11.65%
283rd/2430
9.71%
277th/2853
11.28%
313th/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
10.59%
311th/2937
10.68%
372nd/3483
4.52%
159th/3518
10.19%
412th/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
12.81%
472nd/3685
14.46%
647th/4475
4.74%
246th/5194
9.74%
615th/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
21.28%
975th/4582
29.92%
1545th/5164
7.43%
543rd/7313
17.06%
1273rd/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
38.35%
1528th/3984
62.40%
2800th/4487
14.85%
1013th/6822
27.82%
1746th/6276

Regional Popularity of "Roderick" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
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Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
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Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
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Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
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Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
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Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
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State-by-State Popularity of "Roderick"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Roderick" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.

Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends of "Roderick" in the United States

The name Roderick is most popular in Alabama, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Roderick has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Roderick' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 582nd out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 440th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 290th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 246th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 377th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 744th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1359th out of 23106 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 7962nd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 5335th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 11496th out of 27321 names. Discover how the name 'Roderick' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

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