Rodrick comes from the Germanic tradition, meaning Famous ruler, renowned king.
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How popular is Rodrick?
1977peak year
At its height in 1977, Rodrick reached #492 nationally — 273 babies received it that single year. Its strongest stretch was the 1970s — particularly the decade right around the peak. Today, Rodrick is a less common but recognizable name in U.S. records (ranked #3,044) with about 41 babies named Rodrick each year. Rodrick's usage has fallen in recent decades. In all, around 8,943 babies have been registered as Rodrick since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
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