Boy · #5,355 in 2026

Roddie

Roddie is a masculine given name, often a short form of Roderick, and a surname. It may refer to:Roderick Roddie Edmonds (1919–1985), World War II American master sergeant who protected Jewish-American prisoners of war from their German captors Roddie Haley (1964–2022), American sprinter Roderick Roddie MacDonald, Scottish footballer Roderick Roddie MacKenzie (1901–?), Scottish…

Current Rank
#5,355
Peak Rank
#2,068 (1961)
Total Babies
303
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1928
First Year
1928
Last Year
1928
Peak Year
#4725
Peak Rank
5
Total Count
1
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Roddie

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Roddie is a masculine given name, often a short form of Roderick, and a surname. It may refer to:Roderick Roddie Edmonds (1919–1985), World War II American master sergeant who protected Jewish-American prisoners of war from their German captors Roddie Haley (1964–2022), American sprinter Roderick Roddie MacDonald, Scottish footballer Roderick Roddie MacKenzie (1901–?), Scottish…

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The Story of Roddie

Roddie first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1919, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1961, when 16 Roddies were born — ranking #2,068 that year. As of 2026, Roddie ranks #5,355 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 303 Roddies have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Roddie

Phonetically similar names — useful when Roddie is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Roddie

What does the name Roddie mean?
Roddie is a masculine given name, often a short form of Roderick, and a surname. It may refer to:Roderick Roddie Edmonds (1919–1985), World War II American master sergeant who protected Jewish-American prisoners of war from their German captors Roddie Haley (1964–2022), American sprinter Roderick Roddie MacDonald, Scottish footballer Roderick Roddie MacKenzie (1901–?), Scottish…
How popular is Roddie in 2026?
In 2026, Roddie ranks #5,355 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Roddie most popular?
Roddie reached its peak popularity in 1961, ranking #2,068 that year with 16 babies given the name.
Is Roddie a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Roddie is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Roddie?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Roddie include Venson, Kennis, Nadir. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Roddie

Roddie is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1919 and has accumulated 303 births in the dataset. Roddie's peak popularity came in 1961 when it ranked #2,068. Use the chart and map above to compare Roddie's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.