Roddy Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Roddy is a name of Scottish Gaelic origin, meaning 'famous ruler'. It evolved from the name Roderick and has historical forms such as Rodrigo. The name is associated with a friendly and youthful image, and it gained popularity in the 20th century. There is no biblical relevance to this name.
The name Roddy is most popular in Louisiana, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Baby Boomers generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Roddy has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Roddy' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 3646th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1371st out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 994th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1512th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3791st out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 8593rd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 11007th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Roddy' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Roddy"
Pronunciation
/ˈrɒdi/
Origin
Scottish Gaelic
Etymology
Roddy is a diminutive form of the name Roderick, which is derived from the Old High German elements 'hrod' meaning 'fame' and 'ric' meaning 'power' or 'ruler'.
Meaning
famous ruler
Language Evolution
Roderick, Rodrigo, Roddy
Historical Usage
Roddy gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in Scotland and among English-speaking communities.
Variants & Derivatives
Roderick, Rod, Rody
Modern Popularity & Image
Roddy is perceived as a friendly and approachable name, often associated with a playful or youthful character.
Famous People
Roddy Piper, Roddy McDowall, Roddy Ricch
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Roddy"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Roddy"
"Roddy" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 3646th of 7545 | 80 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1371st of 6773 | 452 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 994th of 7552 | 1,077 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1512th of 10718 | 529 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 3791st of 16616 | 218 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 8593rd of 24088 | 114 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 11007th of 23106 | 61 |
Regional Popularity of "Roddy" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- |
78.86% 1227th/1556 |
56.99% 1341st/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
53.44% 1190th/2227 |
59.55% 1447th/2430 |
33.02% 942nd/2853 |
37.12% 1030th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- |
60.24% 2098th/3483 |
35.33% 1243rd/3518 |
42.21% 1707th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Roddy" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Roddy"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Roddy" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.