Boy · #10,889 in 2026

Rody

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

Current Rank

#10,889

Peak Rank

#2,211 (1960)

Total Babies

379

5-Yr Trend

+11%

1916

First Year

2024

Last Year

1960

Peak Year

#2211

Peak Rank

379

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Rody

Rody first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1916, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1960, when 14 Rodys were born — ranking #2,211 that year. As of 2026, Rody ranks #10,889 for baby boys with 6 births, gradually rising (+11%). In total, more than 379 Rodys have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Rody

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

Roadie
Roady
Rhody
Rodi
Rhodie
Ready
Rowdy
Rudy
Ruddy
Roti
Roddy
Radi

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Rody

What does the name Rody mean?

Rody is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1916. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Rody in 2026?

In 2026, Rody ranks #10,889 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Rody most popular?

Rody reached its peak popularity in 1960, ranking #2,211 that year with 14 babies given the name.

Is Rody a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Rody?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Rody include Samule, Griff, Mitchael. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Rody

Rody is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1916 and has accumulated 379 births in the dataset. Rody's peak popularity came in 1960 when it ranked #2,211. Use the chart and map above to compare Rody'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.