Rodrick Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Rodrick is an Old German name meaning 'famous ruler.' It evolved from Hrodric through various forms, including Roderick and Rodrigo. The name conveys strength and leadership and has no biblical relevance. It gained popularity during the Middle Ages and is currently viewed as a classic name with a strong image.
The name Rodrick is most popular in Mississippi, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation X (Gen X) 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. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Rodrick 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, 'Rodrick' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 4868th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2206th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 901st out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 576th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 793rd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1713th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2764th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 19264th out of 19264 names. Discover how the name 'Rodrick' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Rodrick"
Pronunciation
/ˈrɒdrɪk/
Origin
Old German
Etymology
The name Rodrick is derived from the Old German elements 'hrod,' meaning 'fame,' and 'ric,' meaning 'power' or 'ruler.' Thus, it can be interpreted as 'famous ruler' or 'famous power.'
Meaning
famous ruler
Language Evolution
Hrodric (Old High German), Rodrigo (Spanish), Roderick (Middle English)
Historical Usage
Rodrick gained popularity in the Middle Ages and became more widely used in English-speaking countries during the 19th century.
Variants & Derivatives
Roderick, Rodrigo, Rod, Rick
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Rodrick is perceived as a strong and classic name, though it is not as commonly used as some other names. It has a vintage charm that appeals to many.
Famous People
Roderick Strong, professional wrestler, Rodrick D. Smith, American politician
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Rodrick"
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 "Rodrick"
"Rodrick" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 4868th of 7545 | 35 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 2206th of 6773 | 210 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 901st of 7552 | 1,289 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 576th of 10718 | 3,144 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 793rd of 16616 | 2,465 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1713th of 24088 | 1,254 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 2764th of 23106 | 541 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 19264th of 19264 | 5 |
Regional Popularity of "Rodrick" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - |
68.97% 1067th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
37.54% 836th/2227 |
44.07% 1071st/2430 |
33.02% 942nd/2853 |
28.22% 783rd/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
25.43% 747th/2937 |
35.69% 1243rd/3483 |
11.88% 418th/3518 |
21.22% 858th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
32.81% 1209th/3685 |
53.68% 2402nd/4475 |
10.55% 548th/5194 |
21.07% 1331st/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
53.30% 2442nd/4582 |
- |
15.25% 1115th/7313 |
35.25% 2631st/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
30.47% 2079th/6822 |
65.98% 4141st/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Rodrick" 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 "Rodrick"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Rodrick" 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.