Rodrick Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
German
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Rodrick means 'famous ruler'
Meaning of the Name Rodrick
Rodrick is a variant of the name Roderick, which is of Germanic origin and means 'famous ruler'. It is derived from the elements 'hroth' meaning 'fame' and 'ric' meaning 'ruler'. The name has a strong and powerful connotation, representing someone who is a leader and commands respect. It has been used in various cultures and has different variations in different languages.
Popularity of the Name Rodrick
The popularity for the name Rodrick peaked in popularity in the year 1977 with 273 births, which ranked number 1,106 out of 16,561 unique names for that year. Rodrick had the most female births in 1974 with 5, which ranked number 8,774 out of 10,246 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1977 with 273, which ranked number 491 out of 6,860 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Rodrick has declined sharply over the last ten years from 70 births to 37 births, a decline of -47.14%. Among males, Rodrick has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 70 births to 37 births, a decline of -47.14%.
Nationwide Popularity of Rodrick
- 20 Year Trend of Rodrick: -58.89%
- 10 Year Trend of Rodrick: -47.14%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Rodrick: -47.14%
Popularity of Rodrick by State
For males, Rodrick was most popular in Southwestern states with 9 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in TX, with 9 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Rodrick. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TX | 9 | 1784 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Rodrick
- Total Births of Rodrick: 35 (-6.18%)
- Male Births of Rodrick: 35 (-6.18%)
Given the downward trend of Rodrick over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -6.18% decrease in total births, for a total of 35 births in 2024. Male births for Rodrick have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 35 male births in 2024, a decrease of -6.18%.