Rowdy Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Rowdy originates from English and means boisterous or rough. It evolved from the Scots term 'rowdie' and gained popularity as a given name in the late 20th century. Rowdy is often associated with a spirited personality and has variants like Roudy and Rudy. There is no biblical relevance to the name.
The name Rowdy is most popular in Oklahoma, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha 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, Rowdy has been too falling 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, 'Rowdy' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2525th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1605th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1750th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1547th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1196th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 35406th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 15056th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Rowdy' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Rowdy"
Pronunciation
/ˈraʊdi/
Origin
English
Etymology
The name Rowdy is derived from the English word 'rowdy', which means rough, disorderly, or boisterous. It is likely influenced by the Scots word 'rowdie', which has similar connotations.
Meaning
boisterous, rough, disorderly
Language Evolution
Rowdie (Scots), Rowdy (English)
Historical Usage
Rowdy gained popularity as a given name in the late 20th century, particularly in the United States, often associated with a spirited or lively personality.
Variants & Derivatives
Roudy, Rudy
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Rowdy is perceived as a lively and energetic name, often associated with a fun-loving and adventurous personality.
Famous People
Rowdy Roddy Piper, a professional wrestler and actor, Rowdy Gaines, an Olympic swimmer
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Rowdy"
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 "Rowdy"
"Rowdy" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 2525th of 7552 | 200 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1605th of 10718 | 480 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1750th of 16616 | 680 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1547th of 24088 | 1,440 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1196th of 23106 | 1,927 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 35406th of 35406 | 5 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 15056th of 30306 | 54 |
Regional Popularity of "Rowdy" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - |
56.36% 1608th/2853 |
- |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - |
31.38% 1104th/3518 |
- |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
64.56% 2379th/3685 |
- |
20.56% 1068th/5194 |
63.94% 4039th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
49.85% 2284th/4582 |
- |
16.09% 1177th/7313 |
23.56% 1758th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
34.14% 1360th/3984 |
83.98% 3768th/4487 |
15.19% 1036th/6822 |
19.55% 1227th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Rowdy" 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 "Rowdy"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Rowdy" 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.