Rodney
Male name · ↓ Falling
100,407
Total Births
1965
Peak Year
—
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Rodney
Rodney is a male name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1960s with significant usage. Approximately 100,407 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 231 births |
| 1890s | 367 births |
| 1900s | 425 births |
| 1910s | 1,144 births |
| 1920s | 2,166 births |
| 1930s | 4,400 births |
| 1940s | 10,381 births |
| 1950s | 22,204 births |
| 1960s | 28,651 births |
| 1970s | 14,939 births |
| 1980s | 6,962 births |
| 1990s | 4,703 births |
| 2000s | 2,414 births |
| 2010s | 1,161 births |
| 2020s | 259 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Rodney?
Rodney has been given to 100,407 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1965 with 4,399 births that year.
Is Rodney a boy or girl name?
Rodney is primarily used as a male name in the United States.
When was Rodney most popular?
Rodney was most popular in 1965, when 4,399 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Rodney?
Rodney first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).