Boy · #9,112 in 2026

Rodrigues

Name: Popularity of the name Rodrigues in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Rodrigues, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Rodrigues is an autonomous outer island of the Republic of Mauritius, of approximately 108 km2 (42 mi2) and about 560 km (350 mi) east of the main island of Mauritius. Along with the french overseas department of Réunion, Rodrigues and Mauritius are part of the Mascarene Islands.

Current Rank

#9,112

Peak Rank

#3,400 (1978)

Total Babies

105

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1970

First Year

2000

Last Year

1978

Peak Year

#3400

Peak Rank

105

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Rodrigues

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

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Etymology

See also: History of Mauritius Rodrigues was named after Portuguese explorer Diogo Rodrigues , who first came upon the uninhabited island in 1528, under direction of Portuguese Viceroy Pedro Mascarenhas (namesake of the Mascarene Islands ). Many maps also describe it as Diego Roiz. From the 10th century, Arabs are known to have visited the Mascarene Islands . The Cantino planisphere of c. 1500 and some other contemporary maps clearly show the three islands of the Mascarenes as Dina Arobi (or Harobi ), Dina Margabin and Dina Moraze . These are apparently corrupted transliterations or transcript

The Story of Rodrigues

Rodrigues first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1970, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1978, when 11 Rodriguess were born — ranking #3,400 that year. As of 2026, Rodrigues ranks #9,112 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 105 Rodriguess have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Notable people named Rodrigues

A small selection from Wikipedia. Tap "Read more" below to see the full list on Wikipedia.

Category:People from Rodrigues

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Names that sound like Rodrigues

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

Rodriques
Rodriguez
Rodriquez
Rodrigo
Roderigo
Rodrigue
Redirects
Garrigus
Radius
Redress
Radious
Retrogress

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Rodrigues

What does the name Rodrigues mean?

How popular is Rodrigues in 2026?

In 2026, Rodrigues ranks #9,112 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Rodrigues most popular?

Rodrigues reached its peak popularity in 1978, ranking #3,400 that year with 11 babies given the name.

Is Rodrigues a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Rodrigues?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Rodrigues include Wessley, Skeeter, Cochise. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Rodrigues

Rodrigues is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1970 and has accumulated 105 births in the dataset. Rodrigues's peak popularity came in 1978 when it ranked #3,400. Use the chart and map above to compare Rodrigues'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.