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1974

First Year

1974

Last Year

1974

Peak Year

#8775

Peak Rank

5

Total Count

1

Years Active

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## The Story of Rodrick

The earliest SSA record of Rodrick as a baby boy name dates back to 1914, when 5 babies received it. 1977 was its biggest year on record, with 273 newborns named Rodrick — #491 in the national rankings. The 1970s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 25% of all recorded Rodricks. In the latest 2026 data it stands at #3,962 among baby boy names with 28 births, falling sharply (-25%). In total, more than 9K Rodricks 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 Rodrick

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

* [Roderick](/roderick)
* [Roderic](/roderic)
* Rhetoric
* [Roddick](/roddick)
* [Broderick](/broderick)
* [Brodrick](/brodrick)
* Erdrich
* [Rorick](/rorick)
* [Rorik](/rorik)
* [Frederick](/frederick)
* [Riddick](/riddick)
* [Fredrick](/fredrick)

Source: [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/). Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated. 

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## Frequently Asked Questions about Rodrick

What does the name Rodrick mean?

Rodrick is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1914\. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Rodrick in 2026?

In 2026, Rodrick ranks #3,962 among boys' names in the U.S., with 28 babies given the name that year.

When was Rodrick most popular?

Rodrick reached its peak popularity in 1977, ranking #491 that year with 273 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Rodrick most popular?

Rodrick has historically been most popular in Mississippi, Georgia, Arkansas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Rodrick.

Is Rodrick a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Rodrick is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Rodrick?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Rodrick include Elie, Hilton, Ahmed. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

## Similar Names

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## About the name Rodrick 

Rodrick is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1914 and has accumulated 9K births in the dataset. Rodrick's peak popularity came in 1977 when it ranked #491\. Use the chart and map above to compare Rodrick's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

### Continue exploring 

* [ Top names of 1977 → ](/year/1977)
* [ Names of the 1970s → ](/decade/1970s)
* [ Names starting with "R" → ](/letter/r)
* [ Browse all boy names → ](/names/boys)
* [ Top names of 2026 → ](/year/2026)

Data sources

* Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. [Social Security Administration ](https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/). 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 ](https://www.behindthename.com/) (used under their public API terms).
* Meaning prose and editorial summary — [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/) article extracts, licensed under [CC BY-SA 3.0 ](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/).
* Predicted nationality distribution — [Nationalize.io ](https://nationalize.io/).
* Phonetically similar names — [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/).

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. 

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